Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds

With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It's not just about improving buildings - it's about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.

The Product Line Detection & Signaling offers innovative and cutting-edge detectors, signalling and supplementary products to the global fire safety ecosystem protecting life, health, and assets. It also values sustainability and technology with purpose.

As Head of Product Line Fire Detection & Signaling you will lead a distributed team accountable for the entire product lifecycle, starting from product definition, development, support until end-of-life planning. This role involves strategic planning, market analysis, product development, and cross-functional team leadership. Join our team and help us in building a better tomorrow. We will be happy to introduce you to our exciting environment!

Your new responsibilities:

• Develop and implement product line strategy in alignment with company goals, based on understanding customer needs
• Issue growth plans in line with the overall company strategy
• Create product roadmap in alignment with country representatives and manage yearly R&D investment plan
• Oversee the product development process from concept to launch
• Define and execute the development and maintenance of product line offering
• Own the achievement of best-in-class product cost, working in strong collaboration with Supply Chain Management
• Plan product launches and supports marketing team in related marketing activities
• Foster a strong understanding of application knowhow, market drivers, competition, and future trends
• Scan technology trends and initiate innovation projects in collaboration with technology and innovation team
• Own and ensure the achievement of defined critical metrics, such as product line investments, time-to-market, and product quality
  
  

Your skills and experience:

• Degree in Engineering and an additional degree in Business Administration, or equivalent education
• Experience in product line management within the building technology industry; within the Fire Safety environment preferred
• Track record of successfully leading a product line on global level
• Experience in leading a distributed team within a global matrix organization
• Track record of successfully creating and driving strategies in complex situations
• Ability to conduct market analysis and identify trends
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency communication and presentation abilities in English and German. Any additional European language would be a plus

Employee benefits

• 2-3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Varied further training opportunities
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here

Location: this role will be based in Zug/Switzerland. Qualified candidates need a valid work permit for working in Switzerland. A relocation to Switzerland is not intended.

What it's like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here

Frequently asked questions and contact information
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I look forward to receiving your application

Carmen
Talent Acquisition Partner

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