Product Manager - FMS and Automation

Provisur Technologies•Mokena, IL

44d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager is the heartbeat of innovation—connecting customers, engineering, sales, and strategy to bring impactful food processing solutions to life.They shape product vision, guide development, and drive global success from concept to launch and beyond. By turning market insights into smart decisions, they ensure products meet international standards and support teams worldwide. For those passionate about building products that perform, scale, and truly meet customer needs—this is where it all comes together. This position is focused on growing our FMS (Free Movement System) and Automation side of the business and can be based in Mokena, Illinois or Flawil, Switzerland.

Requirements

3–5 years of product management experience, ideally in a technical or industrial setting
3-5 years of automation experience in an industrial environment
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Industrial Engineering, MBA a plus
Background in mechanical engineering, automation, or plant engineering
Familiar with global markets and regulations (CE, UL, FDA, ISO, HACCP)
Proven cross-functional collaboration (sales, engineering, marketing, service)
Strong technical aptitude for complex products
Experience with product requirements, roadmaps, and PLM tools
Fluent in English; other languages, especially German a plus
Knowledge of compliance and food safety standards
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Customer-focused, hands-on, and open to international travel

Nice To Haves

Food processing or related industry experience preferred
MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Defines product vision and roadmap aligned with market needs, feasibility, and compliance
Prioritizes features based on customer value and business impact
Analyzes global markets, customer needs, competitors, and trends
Acts as the go-to for product, pricing, and positioning insights
Connects cross-functional teams to turn customer needs into clear technical requirements
Supports development and ensures solutions are feasible and well understood
Adapts products for international markets and manages certifications
Enables regional sales teams with product expertise
Leads product launches and manages the full lifecycle with continuous improvement
Acts as the voice of the customer and key stakeholder contact
Drives business performance through pricing, KPIs, and lifecycle profitability