Product Manager Car Seat (Maternity leave cover) at Bugaboo Group

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Planning, Market Research, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Consumer Insights, Value Proposition Development, Roadmap Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Pricing Strategy, English Proficiency, Presentation Skills, Analytical Skills

Industry

Consumer Goods

Description

At Bugaboo, we’ve been revolutionizing parenting products since 1999, setting the standard for premium design, durability and functionality in strollers and beyond. As pioneers in our field, we didn’t just create products. We sparked a global movement, redefining what parents could expect from everyday essentials. Today, we’re proud to be an iconic brand in our sector, trusted by families worldwide. Innovation, design, sustainability, and quality are at the heart of everything we do, and our award-winning products are a testament to our commitments. Designed for the future and crafted to empower families, Bugaboo products are made in our very own factory, ensuring unrivalled craftsmanship and testing beyond industry quality and safety standards. But we believe success must go hand in hand with responsibility. Sustainability is part of our core mission. That’s why we’ve pledged to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2035, and our B Corp Certification™ reflects our commitment to accountability, transparency, and creating products with a smaller environmental impact. For our people, we’re fostering a culture where diversity thrives, and everyone can be themself, feels heard, valued, and included. Passionate about unlocking potential, we’re driven to reimagine and reshape our industry time and time again. Together, we’re committed to building a better future—are you ready to join us on this journey? Your aim as a product Manager, is to lead all aspects of new product introduction and is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product value proposition line to roadmaps, support in building roadmap(s) and working closely with design, engineering, sales and marketing (brand and digital) to ensure the product development project is executed within the targeted scope and ultimately the product is delivering profitable innovation where revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. During the product development process, the Product Managers can be responsible for the project management of the development, aligning the progress and actions with involved stakeholders, creating a strong awareness ensuring the progress of product development projects stay within scope and in control. Post launch, working closely with the global cluster teams, the Product Managers are responsible for global in-market product performance management. What you will do Act as the voice of the consumer and market, translating insights into impactful product and business decisions. Gather, analyze and share consumer, customer and market insights to influence future product development and innovation. Support the development of business cases and commercial assessments for new product initiatives within the innovation roadmap. Contribute to the creation and management of a balanced product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market needs and lifecycle strategies. Develop compelling product propositions by translating consumer insights into clear positioning, pricing and value propositions. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive long-term business planning and continuously improve product performance, profitability, quality and customer satisfaction. Support and co-manage product development projects, tracking progress, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with key stakeholders. Lead Core Launch Teams and coordinate go-to-market activities to ensure successful product launches. Monitor in-market product performance and support strategic decisions related to pricing, positioning, product enhancements and end-of-life planning. Serve as the primary point of contact for sales and customer service teams on product-related topics, including compatibility management and pricing reviews. Maintain and strengthen strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, sales reporting and roadmap alignment with key partners. Collaborate closely with Innovation, Design, Finance, Commercial and Regional teams to deliver winning products and drive sustainable category growth. What you will bring to the table Educational background in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing or Industrial Design Pro: knowledge/experience in guiding product design/engineering Experience in customer and market research Commercial understanding (financial/business) Analytical skills Pro: Project management knowledge managing time, budget, milestones, issues and risk of projects Strong verbal and written presentation skills Strategic thinking Proficient in the English language, both written and verbal The position requires to visit different markets for customer study and product assessment What we offer An enthusiastic team of friendly, driven colleagues with love for our mission and brand; An inspirational, inclusive, fast-growing international work environment in which you can make a difference and develop yourself further; Access to OpenUp (wellness hub) - monthly wellbeing webinars, individual coaching and an Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough; Holiday swap (you are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more important to you); Bicycle lease plan - a monthly contribution up to EUR 50 to support you in leasing a bicycle; Eligible to participate in Bugaboo’s bonus plan; Flexible and hybrid working and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world 8 weeks of the year; Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers (based on eligibility); Day off on your Birthday & Day off for volunteering activities: 25 holiday days per calendar year and an additional day for every year of service (up to 5 years); Commuting reimbursement (Bugaboo refunds 100% of the public transport costs or 0,21 EUR per km travelling by car/bike/scooter-motor) . Work from home allowance plus home-office set up budget; A solid pension plan, disability insurance and discount on your supplemental healthcare insurance. Once you apply If you’re considered a candidate for the role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to continue the conversation. If we both get a positive vibe, you'll be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. If that goes well, we'll move on to the second and potentially third interviews, to dive deeper into your connection with Bugaboo and what we can offer each other. Ready to join the Bugaboo team? Apply now.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end introduction and lifecycle management of car seat products, from gathering requirements to execution and in-market performance monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure profitable innovation and alignment with business objectives.