Product Manager (m/f/d) - Building Construction (Wall & Slab Formwork) at Umdasch Group

Amstetten, Lower Austria, Austria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Strategy, Roadmap Definition, Commercial Impact, Technical Depth, Customer Proximity, Portfolio Management, Market Insight, Competitive Analysis, Customer Engagement, Commercial Ownership, Data-Driven Decision Making, Product Development, Cross-Functional Alignment, Portfolio Promotion, Lifecycle Management, International Travel

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Doka – an innovative and reliable partner in the construction industry. For over 150 years. As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 8,000 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together. We make it work. Job Description As Product Manager for our Wall & Slab Formwork portfolio, you own one of Doka’s core revenue drivers globally. You define the product strategy, shape the roadmap, and ensure commercial impact across international markets. This role combines technical depth, customer proximity, and real business ownership. You will be responsible for: Mastering the Product Portfolio: Develop a deep understanding of the product portfolio and its related applications, including technical details, application fit, and value propositions, to effectively position and drive products across markets. Leveraging the Portfolio for Growth: Actively use and showcase the portfolio to drive business performance and support growth initiatives in various regions. Market Insight & Competitive Analysis: Gain a thorough understanding of the global market landscape, competitive dynamics, and Doka’s positioning, identifying key differentiators and their relevance to customers in driving business success. Customer Engagement & Needs Analysis: Cultivate strong relationships with both internal and external customers, identifying both met and unmet needs. Regularly engage with customers and job sites to gain a grounded understanding of applications and business requirements. Commercial Ownership & Value Creation: Exhibit a commercial mindset with full ownership of the portfolio, driving sustainable value creation by proactively taking action and ensuring timely follow-up to achieve impactful results. Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze commercial and financial data to make informed, fact-based decisions that optimize portfolio performance and guide business strategy. Creative Product Development: Use creativity to translate customer needs into clear hardware, software, and service requirements. Drive product differentiation while balancing trade-offs and focusing on the most important priorities. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with relevant functions within the business unit, and markets to balance innovation, feasibility, and customer value with cost efficiency and operational effectiveness in collaboration with development, supply, and quality teams. Portfolio Promotion & Communication: Promote the product portfolio both internally and externally, clearly communicating its value and strategic direction to key stakeholders and ensuring alignment across teams. Qualifications We are looking for a results-oriented individual with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and a strong focus on achieving impactful outcomes. In addition, we seek the following qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management and/or related disciplines 7+ years of professional experience in product management or a similar role, preferably in the construction, formwork, or building materials industry Proven experience in developing and managing a product portfolio, ideally in a technical or industrial context Solid track record of successfully leading product lifecycle management, from ideation through deployment and market adoption Experience working in a global and cross-functional team environment Experience with data-driven decision-making, including the ability to analyse commercial and financial data to guide portfolio strategy Fluent in English. Bonus: German is a strong asset, not a requirement. Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%) Additional Information We offer ... Work within a successful and financially stable international corporate group Flexible working hours Attractive training and development opportunities Subsidized lunch in our in-house fresh kitchen For commuters: company-operated shuttle bus to and from the train station Comprehensive social benefits A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience. We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is 53.899,00 EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will define the product strategy and shape the roadmap for the Wall & Slab Formwork portfolio globally, ensuring commercial impact across international markets. This involves mastering the portfolio, driving business performance through market insight, and engaging closely with customers to understand their needs.