Reference:  Product Development Manager – 0489

Product Development Manager

Entrepreneurial mindset // Good project management and communication skills to conduct multiple projects in a production/manufacturing environment from concept over production to market availability

As a Product Development Manager, you lead the development of the Dovre & Ferleon product portfolio from A to Z. Together with the sales department and through an in-depth understanding of market and competition, you identify ways to improve and evolve existing product lines and to create new “top of mind” products for a worldwide market.

You provide guidance to both internal and external design and engineering teams and you report to the Plant Manager.

• Full responsibility of products development, from concept until effective market availability, within the defined deadlines;
• Uncover and understand consumers/market’s needs and translate them into products requirements;
• Coordinate both external (ie design offices, contractors) & internal teams (engineers, purchase, quality assurance and operations). Ensure requirements are fully understand development plans that match expectations and (international) mandatory standards;
• Follow competitors and conduct capability analysis regularly;
• Manage the product portfolio according to market needs;
• Provide training on how to use the products;
• Answer incoming questions about the products and their capabilities;
• Assess and address technical risks;
• Coordinate beta tests;
• Define success criteria for testing and product acceptance;
• Facilitate the creation and maintenance of proper product documentation.

• The Product Manager holds a master degree. An engineering degree is an asset.
• At least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, ideally as a Product Manager, project manager;
• You are very structured and can conduct multiple projects in parallel until their successful completion;
• Good project management skills;
• The ability to keep an overview in complex situations or when confronted with lots of data;
• You can lead internal as well as external teams to reach company goals;
• Excellent communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset;
• You speak Dutch and English – French and/or German is an asset.

• A company defined by genuine team spirit and nice colleagues with common sense, where an entrepreneurial spirit is highly appreciated;
• You can have a major impact on the company’s future and growth;
• The freedom to take initiatives, commensurate with your responsibilities;
• Work location Product Manager: Nijverheidsstraat 18, B-2381 Weelde;
• Very attractive compensation and benefits package including numerous benefits (meal vouchers, health insurance, pension plan, company car, net expenses).