Your tasks
The OSRAM SYLVANIA team (a part of ams OSRAM) is looking for a Product Manager with a passion for the automotive industry, strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to translate customer needs into product specifications. You will work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align priorities, clarify requirements, and move product initiatives forward. This role is responsible for driving portfolio growth, managing product line performance, and supporting successful new product introductions.
- Own portfolio strategy and lifecycle management for an Automotive Lighting portfolio, including value proposition, roadmap development, go-to-market direction, and obsolescence planning
- Identify portfolio opportunities by analyzing market size, customer needs, competitive activity, industry trends, and alignment with channel strengths
- Translate customer and market requirements into clear product specifications, technical requirements, business cases, and launch priorities
- Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and external partners to align objectives, resources, and deliverables
- Drive new product development and launches, including launch coordination, resource planning, product information, sales tools, and marketing collateral
- Own and manage product line P&L and key performance metrics, sales, profitability, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to guide priorities, status updates, and lifecycle decisions
- Lead projects defining scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation to keep cross-functional initiatives on schedule and on budget
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Proven success managing products through the full product lifecycle
- Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, scheduling, and delivering cross-functional initiatives on time and on budget
- Strong analytical skills, including market trend analysis, consumer behavior analysis, competitive analysis, sales data interpretation, and pattern identification
- Proficiency with data analysis tools, including Excel and Power BI
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment
- Availability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Automotive industry experience
- Experience with the APQP process, SAP, ERP systems, or product data management tools
- Experience developing business cases, launch plans, or product roadmaps
- Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, or technical product development environments
Work Environment:
- Hybrid - 2 days a week on site as a requirement, more if there is a need
ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a
disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process,
please contact the local Recruiter, Hiring Manager or HR Manager in the location in which you are
applying for.
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