Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation. Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.
Group Product Manager (f/m/d)
The Group Product Manager (GPM) is a key leadership role within our product organization, living at the intersection of Product Management and team development. The GPM is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of product managers while also directly overseeing the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key product categories. Responsibilities include training, managing and mentoring a high-performing team of product managers, including providing regular feedback and career development support; defining success metrics for products and teams, and using data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes; and ensuring product development efforts are data-informed, timely, and aligned with measurable business impact. Some travel is required.
Lead, mentor, and train a team of product managers across multiple product lines and office locations
Set individual goals/KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and support career development
Drive a data-informed approach to product prioritization and optimization
Comply with statutory and company policies, procedures, and regulations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, or related technical field
~8+ years experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role, MBA or equivalent experience in business strategy and operations preferred
~ Strong leadership and people development skills
~ Can manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and priorities at once
~ Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities
~ Proficient with all MS Office software
~ Willingness to travel occasionally
This office-based position can be located in Mainz (Germany), York (UK) or Lyon (France), depending on the candidate's preference.