Product Segment Manager

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Responsibilities

• Lead the product segment strategy for hydrogen and electrolyzer technologies, aligning with company goals and market trends.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to guide product development from concept through commercialization.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and performance targets based on customer needs and regulatory standards.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with development milestones and manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform product positioning and pricing strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners regarding product segment updates.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical insights and product roadmaps to customers and sales teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Track and report KPIs related to product performance, cost targets, and launch readiness.
• Contribute to sustainability and innovation initiatives within the hydrogen product portfolio.

Qualifications

Communication & Collaboration : Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Value for Customers : Anticipates, understands and meets internal / external customers' needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. Innovation : Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. Drive & Execution : Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.