Senior Product Manager Wheeled Goods (Special Projects) (m/f/d)
CYBEX
CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.
Your seat to fill:
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional special projects across the Wheeled Goods portfolio, ensuring delivery against time, cost and quality targets
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and identify opportunities to enhance product performance, quality and customer satisfaction
- Manage the execution of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), design adjustments, portfolio updates, and special projects throughout their lifecycle
- Define, review and maintain product specifications in close collaboration with R&D and Quality
- Act as the project owner and ensure alignment between Product Management, R&D, Quality, Operations, Procurement and Sales
- Evaluate technical product issues, customer feedback, field data and returns claims, and translate findings into effective improvement actions
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities to improve product robustness and reduce quality-related costs
- Assess feasibility, risks, timelines and costs of proposed product changes
- Monitor project execution and ensure compliance with internal development, quality and change management processes
- Contribute technical product expertise and provide recommendations to support strategic portfolio decisions
- Degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Management or a comparable field, or equivalent professional experience
- Several years of professional experience in Product Management, Product Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Technical Project Management
- Strong technical understanding of consumer products and product development processes in a fast-paced consumer goods environment
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional projects and managing diverse stakeholder groups in an international environment
- Experience in Engineering Change Management, product modifications, and product lifecycle management
- Ability to analyze technical specifications, testing results, and quality data and translate insights into effective product improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a structured and pragmatic approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on, results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Fluent German and English language skills
- Willingness to undertake occasional business travel as required by the role