Smart Plant Product Manager

• A leader with the ability to be recognized as a trusted advisor on identifying latest market trends and customer challenges to drive the products long term vision
• An accomplished networker who builds long-lasting relations with value chain players, from end users, to consultants, system integrators, operators, engineering procurement and construction firms, system integrators and distributors, including internal company stakeholders, and is regarded by the industry as a domain expert in his/her field
• An authentic leader who with high personal energy and effective communication can gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, define the product vision, and work closely with sales, marketing, R&D and customer support teams to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met
• Is a respectful challenger who brings thought provoking insights and expertise to the customer and internal teams

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, from gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, to defining the product short term, mid- and long-term vision, and working closely with internal Schneider Electric teams, such as WWW Segment organization, Sales and Account Management in regional / country operations, Global Marketing, Global Supply Chain and IA Business unit teams such as IIOT Solutions, Digital Factory and AVEVA, to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

The Product Manager also ensures that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals. The Product Manager will carry the following responsibilities:

• Identification of market, pricing, and margin strategies for specific software products to establish or distinguish product placement within the competitive arena
• Product planning, roadmap evolution, competitive analysis, pricing, sales tools, and sales/channel support. He / She will be responsible for the products' financial lifecycle, driving the products forward and being accountable of the product sales, profitability and return of investment
• Establish product value, usability and feasibility and presenting these authoritatively to stakeholders
• Setting the product technology strategy to ensure the constituent modules make a coherent product, and that product is industrialized and ready to be sold through partners around the world, with the required documentation
• Providing the necessary inputs to R&D team needed to allow them to build the required functionality to help ensure product success
• Ensuring the products deliver valuable and usable functionality to users and customer stakeholders as well as to the business
• Identifying opportunities for new modules (or in new markets) from a business, functional and technical perspective
• Work with marketing to plan, develop, and implement sales tools in support of the product business and marketing plan
• Evaluate/monitor existing/potential competitive products and develop strategies to win more market share. Create competitive positioning strategy for sales enablement

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• End users
• Distributors
• System integrators
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction firms
• Operators
• O&M companies
• OEM
• Engineering and consulting firms
• IT consultants

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Multiple, mainly other Product Managers, Customer Services teams (which include Customer Support, Professional Services, Training and Partner Certification), WWW Segment (Solution Architects, Business Development Managers, Regional and Country Segment leaders, Strategic Account Executives), Country Operations (Sales managers, Account Managers, IA VPs), Country execution and Process Automation organization (Tendering Managers, Execution and Delivery), R&D teams (including Product Development Managers, Product Owners, Architects, Development Leaders, etc), Finance and HR

REQUIRED SKILLS

The Product Manager role is a key strategic role in Schneider Electric IIOT Solutions team, as this person will drive the product roadmap and ensure product success. In this leadership role, to be considered the candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Extensive experience and knowledge of digital solutions, software technologies, engineered solutions, and services into the water cycle management industry
• At least 10 years' successful experience in product management, strategy, business management, product development in the software industry
• Demonstrated ability to engage with C-Level executives and to engage on digital solutions
• Strategic vision combined with a robust execution capability to drive results
• Foster collaboration to lead team and networking
• Ability to proactively engage in innovation discussions with customers and value chain players to drive innovation
• Proven relevant experience as a thought leader in the industry
• Your familiarity with the processes, pain points, constraints and opportunities of the assigned market, and the ability of discovering solutions to customer challenges that may not yet exist
• Existing relationships with both C-Level and Operational leadership in the water and wastewater industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, complemented by stakeholder management skills
• Other languages are a plus

We adapt to you!:

With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.

We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.

Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.

Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.

Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you!:

With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo , you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!

From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with AJ by Gympass so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.

Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you!:

With Open Talent Market, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.

We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.

We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.

You will have life insurance for your protection.

We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.

As part of our #SEGreatPeople, you will have access to an online store of Schneider Electric products with exclusive prices and super discounts.

With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.

Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

Why Schneider Electric?

As a proud ly people focused company , you will find a dynamic and personal environment , and attractive development opportunities. Our flexible work models ensure a balance between family and work life, fostering personal growth, performance, and cooperation. We continuously create an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative environment because together, we dare to innovate and bring our bold ideas to life.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

Disclaimer

We are always search ing for exceptional people, passionate about customers, who break molds and think disruptively. If you are motivated by constant learning, we definitely want to meet you! Best of all? In our inclusive environment, we firmly believe that diversity is a source of strength and creativity. Here, authenticity is a superpower! We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice is heard.

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Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

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