Product Manager - Hydraulics

Fokker Services Americas•LaGrange, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Product Manager – Hydraulics is pivotal for the Component Maintenance activities within Fokker Services. As such, you will be defining the global strategic roadmap and identifying new capabilities, technologies and repair procedures for both the Netherlands & Americas Hydraulics shop, as well as optimizing the existing capability portfolio. You will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team of fellow Product Managers, supported by a large group of supporting Product Engineers. Eventually, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of the global Hydraulics technology roadmap and providing guidance to the Engineering team accordingly. In addition, the Product Manager will liaise closely with the Sales & Procurement department in order to work on both Sales campaigns and cost saving reduction opportunities. The Product Manager – Hydraulics will report to the Global Head of Programs – Component Services and will liaise with fellow Product Managers and the Hydraulic Repair Shop Managers in order to achieve goals and objectives.

Requirements

Demonstrated entrepreneurial skillset and experience in driving Sales opportunities
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate (product) strategy and technical principles to support departments
A demonstrated understanding of hydraulic components and associated systems
A demonstrated ability to identify improvements, applying lean principles and driving continuous improvement
Demonstrated commercial savviness and understanding of operational excellence
Demonstrated ability in solving complex problems and showing a can-do attitude
Demonstrated excellent analytical and data analysis skills
A demonstrated excellent proficiency in relevant software skills: MS Excel or Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Access

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree, in an (Mechanical) Engineering discipline
Experience in Program management or qualification related to a Program Management related discipline

Responsibilities

Responsible for defining the global development agenda for new Hydraulics capabilities and repair technologies
Responsible for managing continuous improvement on the existing capability portfolio by means of lean principles
Identify or support sales campaigns in conjunction with the Sales department in order to expand the volume and revenue of Hydraulics capabilities
Initiate cost saving opportunities in conjunction with the Procurement department in order to enhance the competitiveness of Hydraulics capabilities
Perform technical data analyses on existing Hydraulics portfolio and set-up measurements to improve business intelligence on a product level
Responsible for maintaining the existing global capability portfolio from a commercial perspective