Product Manager

The Product Manager Locks is responsible for driving the success of the Product Portfolios and Roadmap with focus on the individually assigned categories like folding locks for the brands AXA, Trelock and Kryptonite, through new Product Development Projects within the bicycle Lock category. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver profitable, innovative products to the global bicycle and e-bike market. A core element of this position is project management - driving product development projects from concept to market launch. This role requires preferably some technical know how which you can combine with a business driven and commercial approach. You work closely with different departments and people in different countries to optimize the product portfolio, and maximize revenue and margins in your categories.This role requires up to 25% of national and international traveling. Key Responsibilities Define product requirements and specifications in collaboration with engineering team Qualifications & Experience Soft skills Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organizationAbility to work independently and take initiativeGood organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyTranslates customer and internal requirements into actionable product featuresVocational/technical qualification (Techniker or Meister) with demonstrable several years' experience in product and project management. 1-3 years of experience in product and project management role with focus on (electro-) mechanical productsFirst experience around product life cycle management and development of product portfolio strategiesProven project management experience with ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scopeKnowledge around product production processes and related supply chains (stamping, coating, molding, heat treatments, etc)Experience in driving ideas from concept to market launchStructured way of working with the ability to document use cases, requirements, and product specificationsVery good MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Experience or knowledge in the bicycle/e-bike industryExperience in the development of mechanical consumer goodsFamiliarity with IoT, smart locks, or electronic locking systemsKnowledge of international market requirements and regional product positioning Understanding of certification and testing standards relevant to bike locks We offer Competetive Salary Working in an international organization with lots of development opportunities 30 Days of Holidays Bike Leasing We are Allegion. A team of experts.United under a common desire;Protect today innovate for tomorrow.And never settle for the status quo.We believe in anticipating opportunitiesby sharpening our skillsand finding new answersthrough collaboration.We believe in a safer, more secure world.We believe in providing peace of mind.We believe in being true to ourselves and to thosewho trust-in our protection.We are many. We are one. We are Allegion.