For our fast growing division Energy Solutions at the earliest possible date we are looking for a: Director of Product Management and Application Engineering (m/f/x).

Join our team in Büdingen (catchment area Frankfurt, Hanau, Gelnhausen, Gießen, Aschaffenburg) or in Gennevilliers (near Paris).

Your mission will be:
The Director of Product Management and Application Engineering will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our battery product lines. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in battery technologies. The ideal candidate will drive product innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure that our offerings meet market demands while adhering to regulatory standards.

What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?

- Establish and communicate a clear vision for product management and application engineering that aligns with the company’s overall strategic goals.

- Develop comprehensive product roadmaps for lead-acid and lithium battery technologies, focusing on both current offerings and future innovations.

- Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape dynamics. Focus on applications within BESS, electric vehicles (EVs), and industrial sectors.

- Engage with key customers and stakeholders to gather feedback on product performance and identify opportunities for improvement or new product development.

- Lead cross-functional teams comprising R&D, engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure cohesive product development processes.

- Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation through commercialization. This includes defining product specifications, overseeing design and testing phases, and developing go-to-market strategies.

- Ensure all products comply with relevant safety and environmental regulations, including those specific to battery manufacturing.

- Develop and manage budgets for product lines, ensuring alignment with financial goals and resource allocation.

- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor product performance in the marketplace. Analyze data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Identify skill gaps within the team and implement training programs to enhance capabilities in battery technology applications

What we ask for:

- University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or similar).

- Multiple years of experience in product management within the battery industry, with a focus on lead-acid and lithium technologies.

- Strong understanding of batteries, manufacturing processes, and application engineering principles.

- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to battery safety and environmental impact.

- Proficient written and spoken german and english skills

We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing divison within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:

- Permanent contract

- Fixed and variable competitive compensation

- Hybrid working model: combination of remote and collaborative office experience to enable innovation (3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote work after initial adaptation period).

- Annual holidays: 30 days

- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognise your performance and potential.

- Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities.

- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

- Contribute to innovative projects

- A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment