Product Manager - Production Platform (all genders)

About the Role 

As a Product Manager for our Production Platform you will drive digital solutions that connect manufacturing equipment, production systems, and operational data into a scalable and reliable production ecosystem. 

You will work with software engineers and manufacturing / automation experts to define products and services that support production control, validation and simulation services in the design and series operation phases of manufacturing as well as solutions for maintaining proper operational transparency. By translating factory needs into product solutions, you will help improve how manufacturing capabilities are integrated, monitored, and continuously optimized across our production environment. 

ON-SITE COLLABORATION  Regular on-site work at our Richen production plant is expected. You will work closely with software developers, automation engineers, industrial engineers, and production stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of the manufacturing environment, discover opportunities, validate solutions, and support successful product adoption. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Drive end-to-end product development, from discovery through delivery and iteration with a focus on process creation and improvement, scoping manufacturing system integration, operational data availability, and simulation of manufacturing processes / production capabilities 
• Translate business needs into clear product roadmaps, and actionable requirements 
• Ensure alignment of product goals with business objectives, operational efficiency, and customer needs 
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and stakeholders to build and launch high-impact solutions 
• Use data and user feedback to inform decisions, validate solutions, and continuously improve products 
• Drive transparency and alignment through clear documentation and stakeholder communication 
• Focus on documenting processes or support their documentation 
• Identify opportunities to optimize product performance 
• Develop a deep understanding of production processes, machine capabilities, operational workflows, and constraints 
• Collaborate with production teams to align product decisions with factory realities 
• Support efforts in product standardization, complexity reduction, and cost optimization 

What You Bring 

Experience 

• 3+ years of experience in Product Management, ideally in B2B, industrial technology, manufacturing, automation, or platform environments. 
• Experience working with software products and technical systems in manufacturing, automation, industrial data, simulation, machine integration, or related technology domains. 
• Proven success in driving digital product initiatives and delivering outcomes in cross-functional environments involving engineering, software development, and operational stakeholders. 
• Experience translating operational challenges and business needs into product roadmaps, requirements, and resulting scalable solutions. 

Education 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Informatics, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline. 
• Equivalent professional experience combined with a strong track record in Product Management will also be considered. 

Skills 

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, strong collaboration and the ability to align diverse stakeholders 
• Ability to understand technical systems and translate complexity into clear product decisions and priorities. 
• Familiarity with agile product development methodologies  
• Skills in Product Brief writing, process mapping and in management of roadmaps 
• Working with AI tools (Artificial Intelligence) to improve productivity in daily work 
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities. 

What we offer

• An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days.  
• Flexible, hybrid work: You can work from home or come into the office on the schedule that works best for you. Feel like traveling and working from another location? No problem. Tune into meetings and work from abroad for up to 40 days per year. In addition, flex hours allow you to prioritize important moments in your day.  
• Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.   
• Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.  
• Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on  all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.  
• The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.   
• A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.