Senior Product Line Manager

at  Nordson

Nordson Test & Inspection , a leading provider of advanced inspection and testing solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team in Aylesbury. United Kingdom , as a Product Line Manager Automated X-Ray Metrology . We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional engineering and/or business qualifications.
• Master and/or PhD Degree.
• Strong business development, and product management experience, including ownership of product roadmaps.
• A breadth of wider business knowledge covering engineering (technology innovation, product specification & system architecture, product development)
• A background in, or a strong knowledge and understanding of, the Semiconductor manufacturing market segment.
• Excellent influencer with experience managing remote international teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage and range of stakeholders including maintaining excellent relationships across the Regional Sales teams, and understanding cultural sensitivities.

ABOUT NORDSON TEST & INSPECTION

At Nordson Test & Inspection, we value diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. As Product Line Manager you will manage the product life cycle to ensure that it meets the requirements of customers. You will create the product development strategy and oversee multiple teams involved in the process to deliver a product that will satisfy the customer base. You will work with other department heads such as the Sales teams, Applications Engineering, Customer Service Representatives etc. Establish the key features of a product and use market trends and customer buying habits data to create specifications and prototypes. You also develop strategies for positioning and pricing products as well as the strategy for end-of-life and simplification.
You will be responsible for setting the direction, leading and managing the Product Line (PL) globally to maximize sales revenue and profitability, in alignment with the financial and strategic plans for the T&I business. As a key member of the cross-functional PL team, drive excellence in all aspects of the business through implementation and application of the Nordson NBS Next and ASCEND strategies.