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Product Manager Locks

Job Scope:

The Product Manager Locks is responsible for driving the success of the Product Portfolios and Roadmap with focus on the individually assigned categories like folding locks for the brands AXA, Trelock and Kryptonite, through new Product Development Projects within the bicycle Lock category.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver profitable, innovative products to the global bicycle and e-bike market. A core element of this position is project management – driving product development projects from concept to market launch.

As the product owner you are responsible for the product from the first draft with the pencil till the phase out at the very end of the product life cycle. You are the ambassador of your assigned portfolio towards internal and external stakeholders and be able with technical expertise to determine business potential and drive new project initiatives.

This role requires preferably some technical know how which you can combine with a business driven and commercial approach. You work closely with different departments and people in different countries to optimize the product portfolio, and maximize revenue and margins in your categories.

This role requires up to 25% of national and international traveling.

Key Responsibilities

Manage your assigned product portfolio, ensuring profitability and growth across all three brands (AXA Bike, Trelock, Kryptonite)

Lead and manage product development projects from initial concept through to market launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery

Create and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones

Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify opportunities and inform product strategy

Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, marketing, sales) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution

Develop and execute product strategy, planning, and positioning for assigned product lines across all markets and regions

Own product lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life, including roadmap planning and phase-out strategies

Define product requirements and specifications in collaboration with engineering team

Support design development and ensure products meet quality, cost, and performance targets

Prepare and execute product launches, including go-to-market planning, sales and customer training, and marketing support

Monitor product performance (sales, margin, customer feedback) and recommend improvement

Required/Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Soft skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Confident in leading meetings, driving decisions, and holding teams accountable

Translates customer and internal requirements into actionable product features

Core competences

At least Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering , or related technical field

Vocational/technical qualification (Techniker or Meister) with demonstrable several years' experience in product and project management.

1–3 years of experience in product and project management role with focus on (electro-) mechanical products

First experience around product life cycle management and development of product portfolio strategies

Proven project management experience with ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope

Technical affinity with the willingness to engage deeply with product details also outside known areas

Knowledge around product production processes and related supply chains (stamping, coating, molding, heat treatments, etc)

Experience in driving ideas from concept to market launch

Structured way of working with the ability to document use cases, requirements, and product specifications

Very good MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Competitive advantages

Experience or knowledge in the bicycle/e-bike industry

Experience in the development of mechanical consumer goods

Understanding of manufacturing processes (mechanical, electro-mechanical, or electronics)

Familiarity with IoT, smart locks, or electronic locking systems

Knowledge of international market requirements and regional product positioning

Understanding of certification and testing standards relevant to bike locks

We offer

Competetive Salary

Working in an international organization with lots of development opportunities

30 Days of Holidays

Bike Leasing

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