Strategic Portfolio Manager (m/f/d)

at  GieseckeDevrient

DIE GANZE WELT VERTRAUT UNS, WENN ES UM PHYSISCHE ODER DIGITALE WÄHRUNGEN GEHT. WIR STEIGERN DIE SICHERHEIT UND EFFIZIENZ IM BARGELDKREISLAUF IN ZUSAMMENARBEIT MIT DEN ZENTRALBANKEN UND DER GESAMTEN WÄHRUNGSINDUSTRIE. WOLLEN SIE MIT UNS, ALS MARKTFÜHRER IM BEREICH ADVANCED CURRENCY MANAGEMENT, DIE ZUKUNFT DES BEZAHLENS GEMEINSAM GESTALTEN?

When it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments, the whole world trusts Giesecke+Devrient. Now you too can share your passion for the management of currencies worldwide. Giesecke+Devrient is a globally active high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. As a trusted partner of central banks and the entire currency industry, we increase security and efficiency in cash circulation. Our more than 170 years of experience – combined with new, digital solutions – makes us the world market leader in Advanced Currency Management. As part of the G+D Group, we offer a wide range of development opportunities in an international, family-owned company, with more than 14,000 employees worldwide. We are convinced that the key to success is in the diversity of our employees. That’s why success depends on you personally – let’s shape the future of currencies together!
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Strategic Portfolio Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategically managing a portfolio of hardware and related software offerings, identifying, and closing potential gaps in our portfolio, and managing customer-driven development projects end-to-end to evolve and possibly revolutionize our portfolio for holistic cash cycle solutions. The successful candidate will manage CTCS’ development towards a successful hardware and software solution provider for holistic cash center and cash cycle solutions for the Central Bank and Printworks market.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master degree in engineering (mechanical, electric, software or similar), Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product/portfolio and project management.
• Strong knowledge of product development processes and project management, ideally for cash center and cash cycle applications.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills in English as well as at least one more language
• Proven track-record in motivating, inspiring and leading cross-functional teams without line management authority to achieve business and financial goals.
• Proven ability to develop customer projects, build customer relationships and steer projects under ambiguity
• Proven business acumen with demonstrated experience in business case building, budget planning and project steering towards target achievement in time and budget
• Experience in managing sub-contractors and partners
• Willingness to travel
  We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment. If you are a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for software products, we would love to hear from you. About Us:
  G+D Currency Technology GmbH is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for the currency management industry worldwide. We are continuously innovating and pushing boundaries to enable cash transactions for everyone, everyday. Our team is a diverse group of professionals who take pride in their work and are driven by the success of our customers.Join us and be a part of a dynamic team making a difference in the currency management industry.G+D is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Manage and drive the strategic development of a defined segment of the portfolio.
• Analyze competitive positioning and market trends.
• Suggest a product development roadmap based on market analysis and strategic objectives.
• Develop business cases for new product developments and identify new product development opportunities.
• Define the value proposition of the products and ensure it aligns with customer needs and company strategy.
• Monitor the financial performance of the respective product portfolio segment and make strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Drive business development projects for the respective product portfolio segment.
• Collaborate closely with various teams within the organization including product management, R&D, sales, marketing and service to ensure alignment and execution of product strategy.
• Lead the introduction of new products in the market and to the salesforce.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, market positioning, and coordinate the development of marketing materials.
• Make informed ‘make or buy or partner’ decisions to optimize resources and maximize product success.