Job offer : Product Manager (M/F)

Our client is an international industrial player recognized for its technological expertise and its positioning in demanding environments. As part of the launch of a new strategic product, they are recruiting a Product Manager (M/F) to continue and structure their product marketing approach.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will act as a true conductor of the offer, at the interface between technical, commercial, and marketing teams. The position is part of a logic of offer development, market analysis, sales support, and product launch accompaniment, in line with the initial job description that positions the Product Manager as a central role between market, technical, and business.

Your missions

In a context of position creation, you will initially take charge of a new product in the launch phase, before gradually expanding your scope to other existing offers.

Your main responsibilities are as follows

• analyze the market, uses, customer expectations, and the competitive environment;

• contribute to the definition and evolution of the product and service offer;

• participate in the construction of the product roadmap;

• develop the deliverables expected for the launch and market introduction: market analysis, business plan, marketing plan, launch materials;

• develop the commercial and technical content necessary to support the offer;

• accompany sales teams in the field during customer meetings, demonstrations, trade shows, or presentations;

• ensure the link with R&D and sales teams to guarantee consistency between market needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities;

• contribute to the good perception of the product by customers and the success of its launch.

The position involves a strong cross-functional dimension and a significant part of collaboration with R&D and sales teams. Approximately 35% of the time is devoted to supporting sales teams and field accompaniment.

Position environment

You will join a human-sized marketing team composed of 4 people. The position reports to a Marketing Director based internationally, which implies strong autonomy in the organization and progress of subjects.

The role is part of a matrix and international environment, with regular exchanges with various internal and external stakeholders. The scope concerns physical products, with highly technical markets, particularly in the fields of defense and civil security.

Profile sought

We are looking for a profile capable of evolving at the crossroads of technical, product marketing, and business.

You ideally justify

• A technical education such as an engineer or equivalent, supplemented by a product marketing dimension, or a Master's degree with successful experience in product functions;

• Experience in an industrial or technological environment with high added value;

• A real ability to quickly understand complex technical issues;

• Good mastery of market analysis, offer structuring, and commercial development support issues;

• Ease in interacting with various stakeholders, both technical and business;

• Strong analytical, synthesis, structuring, and assertiveness skills.

Expected skills

To succeed in this position, you are recognized for

• your solid technical credibility;

• your ability to work with proximity and efficiency in a cross-functional operation;

• your agility in the face of shifting priorities and complex environments;

• your autonomy and sense of responsibility;

• your ability to move subjects forward with diplomacy and firmness;

• your results orientation and understanding of offer launch issues.

Fluent English is mandatory. Experience in environments similar to those of industrial or technological integrators will be appreciated.

Specific prerequisite

The position is in a sensitive environment. Eligibility for the clearance procedures (Defense secret) necessary to perform the function is essential.

Why join this project?

This position will allow you to play a central role in the launch of a new strategic product, within an international group, with strong exposure to offer development, market/technical interface, and go-to-market issues.

You will take part in a dynamic of structuring product marketing in the company, with real autonomy and a scope destined to expand rapidly.