VP Product Management Access Hardware Solutions (m/f/d)

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This role holds overall ownership of the AHS portfolio and product lines while leading a team of Product Managers to drive sustainable growth, innovation, profitability, and competitiveness. /p pAs the senior product leadership role for AHS, the position defines and executes the portfolio vision, steers investment priorities, and governs the complete product lifecycle.

The VP Product Management AHS orchestrates cross-functional collaboration across global teams, leveraging platform and scale opportunities while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, customer needs, and market developments.

Through clear decision-making authority, governance, and escalation mechanisms, the role ensures effective execution of the product roadmap and achievement of business objectives. /p h3What you will do /h3 pbStrategic Portfolio Leadership /b /p ul liOwn and drive the long-term vision and strategy for the AHS portfolio. /li liIdentify and prioritize customer needs, market trends, and growth opportunities. /li liEnsure alignment of portfolio direction with business priorities and corporate strategy. /li liOptimize the portfolio through platforming, standardization, and scalability initiatives. /li /ul pbProduct Strategy Roadmap Management /b /p ul liDefine and steer the global AHS strategy and innovation roadmap. /li liSet portfolio priorities, investment focus, and resource allocation. /li liBalance innovation, lifecycle management, and phase-out activities. /li liGuide investment decisions to maximize portfolio value, growth, and profitability. /li /ul pbProduct Portfolio Offering Governance /b /p ul liDefine strategic guidelines for product offerings, value propositions, pricing, and portfolio positioning. /li liEnsure customer and market insights drive portfolio decisions and product differentiation. /li liAct as the key decision-maker for strategic product and portfolio matters. /li liManage portfolio complexity while maintaining competitiveness and customer value. /li /ul pbCross-Functional Product Realization /b /p ul liLead the execution of the AHS product roadmap in collaboration with PD Competence Lead, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other key functions. /li liEnsure delivery against agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and business objectives. /li liDrive accountability and resolve critical issues and escalations. /li liAlign resources and priorities with portfolio strategy and business goals. /li /ul pbProduct Launch Go-to-Market Leadership /b /p ul liEnsure successful product launches and go-to-market readiness across global markets. /li liAlign positioning, pricing, and commercialization strategies across the portfolio. /li liSponsor key launch initiatives to maximize market impact. /li liSupport successful adoption and commercialization of new solutions. /li /ul pbPerformance Management Business Steering /b /p ul liOwn portfolio performance across revenue, profitability, growth, and competitiveness. /li liMonitor business results and portfolio health. /li liDrive corrective actions and portfolio adjustments based on performance insights. /li liTrack market and competitive developments to support business success. /li /ul pbLifecycle Phase-Out Management /b /p ul liGovern the full product lifecycle across the AHS portfolio. /li liLead portfolio rationalization and product phase-out decisions. /li liBalance innovation, customer needs, operational efficiency, and profitability. /li liEnsure long-term portfolio health and sustainable growth. /li /ul pbLeadership Team Development /b /p ul liLead, coach, and develop the AHS Product Management team. /li liFoster a high-performance and collaborative product management culture. /li liEstablish clear goals, accountability, and governance processes. /li liBuild strong stakeholder relationships and influence strategic decisions across the organization. /li /ul h3What we require /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business, Business Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred. /li li10+ years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Product Marketing, Business Development, or a comparable leadership role. /li liEntrepreneurial leader with strong cross-functional collaboration skills, capable of driving alignment and results across complex organizations. /li liProven experience managing complex product portfolios in an international matrix organization. /li liStrong product lifecycle management experience from strategy and development through launch and phase-out. /li liExperience leading cross-functional collaboration across Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance. /li liSeveral years of people leadership experience, including leading and developing Product Management teams. /li liExperience in access solutions, hardware, building technologies, security, or related industries is an advantage. /li liBusiness fluent English required; German is a plus. /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul liBest opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture /li liAttractive salary package /li liDevelopment opportunities /li liEmployee support program /li /ul h3Who we are /h3 pWe are at the heart of every place that matters. ph3Position Overview /h3 pThe bVP Product Management Access Hardware Solutions (AHS) /b is accountable for the end-to-end success, strategic direction, and business performance of the AHS product family.

From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places.

With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact.

At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day. /p pdormakaba is an employer that is committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.

We take measures to ensure equal opportunity for all applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics. /p pWE DO NOT ACCEPT DOSSIERS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCY FOR THIS POSITION /p /p