Product Manager-NPD

Position Summary The Product Manager will drive the product development from concept to market launch and post-launch optimization. This role requires a strong engineering background, capable of balancing technical feasibility with market needs. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance, marketing, design, and customer support, to create innovative intralogistics solutions that address operational challenges for clients. Knowledge/Experience & key Traits required: Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics). Professional Experience: Proven experience of at least 5 years in the Product Manager, Engineering, or Project management role. Demonstrated success in bringing new products to market, preferably within the intralogistics, supply chain, or a related industry. Key Traits  Thorough Researcher Conducts in-depth research to support informed decision-making, identifying trends and insights that drive innovation.  Confident & Assertive Communicator Engages effectively with stakeholders at all levels, articulating ideas clearly and persuasively to foster collaboration and alignment.  Collaborative & Cross-Functional Leader- Excels in leading workshops, aligning stakeholders, and managing timelines effectively. Works seamlessly with engineering, compliance, marketing, design, and support teams to drive impactful outcomes.  Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Maker Bases strategic choices on data analysis, benchmarking, and field insights. Prioritizes features using impact vs. effort assessments to maximize efficiency.  Meticulous & Well-Organized Manages Product launch deliverables, testing protocols, compliance standards, and documentation accuracy. Ensures version control, maintains safety compliance  Adaptable & Resilient Professional Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and remains flexible amid shifting priorities and evolving business needs Responsibility Area Define Product Specs  Conduct benchmarking on products, components, and technologies, presenting findings to TTT.  Perform FTO (Freedom to Operate) searches across various regions and handles IP registration.  Develop and release the Product Requirement Document (PRD) to guide development efforts.  Define user experience expectations and key features for optimal customer satisfaction.  Establish product specifications, offering multiple configurations aligned with market demands Design and Development  Drive ideation workshops (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Software & integration) and conclusions  Monitor design and development & prototyping progress & present to various stakeholders  Collaborate with external suppliers to mitigate risks & resolve challenges  Conduct product risk assessments including DFMEA, FMEA & Certification processes (e.g. CE, UL etc)  Ensure that products meet global aesthetics standards and with organization branding guidelines Alpha Testing  Prepare documents (product testing method/ strategy and test protocols, validation methods) based on inputs from various stakeholders and PRD  Ensure product meets reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTF) and industry standards  Drive corrective actions based on test findings and address gaps proactively  Lead the certification process and ensure compliance with safety regulations  Create product manuals, including catalogues, user manuals, maintenance manuals, and testing protocols. Beta Projects  Support pre-sales activities by defining optimal product specifications to win customer deals.  Establish clear beta testing objectives and analyze field feedback systematically  Incorporate findings into the product development roadmap for continuous improvements  Develop throughput templates  Ensure ongoing assessment of reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTF) and report field insights to design teams  Prepare Drawings & Scalability Documents  Manage documentation distribution Product Launch  Finalize and release drawings, scalability documents, and application guides for deployment  Conduct structured training programs for internal teams, customers, and partners  Define pricing strategy and align it with market positioning  Establish a resilient supply chain covering manufacturing, procurement, and alternate supplier networks  Prepare Feature & Advantages of product and submit to marketing and sales  Marketing communication data readiness Rising Star  Continuously track product reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTF) to ensure performance stability  Enhance user experience through iterative improvements based on customer feedback and insights  Get involved in pre-sales activities for critical applications & define the right specifications to win order.  Host product awareness seminars & customer engagement initiatives  Gather feedback from customer & Internal stakeholders feedback to define future enhancements/ addition of product features  Make data-driven decisions to refine product offerings Cash Cow  Drive value engineering & cost optimization to reduce production cost  Collaborate with service and solution design teams for various applications  Identify opportunities for incremental product enhancements and execute improvements efficiently