Team Lead Global Product Management (m/f/d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team. As Team Lead Global Product Management (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role within our product development organization. In this position, you’ll define and drive the global product management framework, ensuring that stakeholder requirements from all regions are captured, harmonized, and transformed into actionable product concepts aligned with our corporate strategy.

You will provide leadership and oversight throughout the entire product development lifecycle, fostering collaboration with key stakeholders. Your guidance will enable balanced decision-making and ensure we meet global objectives for quality, cost, and time across our product portfolio.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead global product management by capturing and harmonising stakeholder requirements from all regions and translating them into actionable product concepts aligned with corporate strategy
• Drive competitive analysis and market intelligence, providing insights and countermeasures to strengthen product positioning against competitors
• Develop and manage global product line strategy and portfolio planning, ensuring alignment with technical feasibility, risks, and resource requirements
• Oversee initiation and execution of product development projects, guiding feasibility assessments, business cases, and gate reviews throughout the lifecycle
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between project managers, system engineers, and regional stakeholders to achieve global objectives for quality, cost, and time

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience in product management for complex technical products, ideally within the lifting, assembly, or commercial vehicle industry
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle, portfolio, and requirements management, with experience in complex development projects in phase-gate or agile environments
• Strategic and analytical mindset combined with excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships and global networks
• International experience and intercultural competence, fluency in English (German and other languages an advantage), and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10–20%)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefit

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 64.010,41 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conforming overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.