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Company Background

LEM is a focused manufacturer and global market leader in producing high-quality transducers for measuring electrical parameters. LEM has the strongest brand recognition in the markets it covers, and its products are used in a broad range of applications. Starting with products for locomotives in the seventies, LEM expanded into a vast area of automotive applications, including battery management systems.

All these applications show LEM’s ability to adapt to rapidly changing industrial trends, such as miniaturization, higher performance levels and a greater degree of application, integration, and complexity. LEM's strategy is to increase its technology leadership, efficiency, and production flexibility. At the same time, LEM is committed to maintaining customer focus and operational excellence by running cost-effective and service-oriented production platforms.

LEM is a global organization with production plants in Beijing (China), Geneva (Switzerland), Tokyo (Japan) Sofia (Bulgaria) and in Penang (Malaysia). The Company has sales offices close to its main clients' locations and offers seamless service around the globe. It is considered a top priority for LEM to continuously improve the quality of products and services to meet and exceed customer requirements. The Company’s commitment to quality is geared towards satisfying customers, employees, and shareholders with the aim of maintaining the leadership position as the provider of innovative solutions for current and voltage measurement.

Context and Main Missions:

The Regional Product Manager is one of the most important roles in the organization that is crucial for shaping LEM’s product strategy and driving growth.

He/She is responsible for leading and directing the product strategy for the following business line:

- Battery Management Systems

This role involves contributing to the regional roadmap and strategy to reflect regional specificities, in close collaboration with the Global Product Manager and local business leader,as well as following its timely execution, market research, and product lifecycle management to drive innovation and market leadership. Regional Product Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Global Product Manager, R&D, marketing, sales, and operations, to ensure the successful launch and sustainability of products in global markets.

Key Competencies:

o Visionary leadership with the ability to drive innovation.

o Strong business acumen and financial management skills.

o Collaborative mindset with excellent stakeholder management.

o Results-oriented with strong influencing skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

1. Product Strategy and Vision:

o Contribute to the annual 5-years Company Strategy Cycle, with regional roadmap needs and specificities

o Develop and communicate a clear product vision aligned with the company’s overall business strategy

o Define and prioritize product roadmaps based on market trends, customer needs, and competitive analysis.

o Identify growth opportunities and areas for innovation within the Power Electronics domain.

2. Market Analysis and Customer Insights:

o Conduct thorough market research to understand industry dynamics, customer pain points, and emerging technologies.

o Gather insights from customers, sales teams, and technical experts to inform product decisions.

o Monitor competitive landscape and benchmark against competition.

3. Product Development and Lifecycle Management

o Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch.

o Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, competitive, and high-quality product releases.

o Manage product lifecycles, including enhancements, updates, and obsolescence planning.

4. Business Development and Partnerships:

o Identify strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions that enhance the company’s product portfolio.

o Work closely with sales and marketing teams to drive revenue growth and market penetration.

o Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

o Work closely with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of product strategies.

o Communicate product vision and strategy to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and partners.

6. Financial Management:

o Define and follow product development budgets, pricing strategies, and cost structures.

o Monitor financial performance, including revenue, margins, and profitability.

o Make data-driven decisions to optimize resource allocation.

7. Leadership:

o Cross functional leadership driving multi departments teams ( Sales, R&D, Quality, Finance…)

o Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

o Mentor and develop team members to achieve their full potential.

Requirements:

o Master's degree in Electronics, MBA is a plus

o Experienced in driving state of the art Strategy Processes

o Minimum 5 years of experience in product management

o Strong understanding of Power Electronics technologies, applications, and markets.

o Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and strategic thinking skills.

o Proven track record of successfully launching and managing in a complex environment

o Decisive and action oriented, with strong ability to drive

o Automotive experience is plus and fluent in English

o Willingness to travel internationally and locally as required to meet with global teams, customers, and partners.