Senior Product Manager - #2634056

ABOUT US

MERMEC is a multinational company founded in 1970 and a member company of ANGEL, the largest private Italian high-tech holding that includes some of the most innovative companies in the railway, aerospace, and digital mechatronic sectors. We are active in advanced technologies for rail transport (signalling, measuring trains and systems, electric traction, telecommunication), and industrial applications.

The MERMEC Group boasts unparalleled technical know-how, which has enabled it to develop and market a well- structured portfolio of advanced solutions currently used in 73 countries worldwide, by more than 180 customers. The Group owns the widest portfolio of automatic optoelectronic systems for the measurement and inspection of railway infrastructure, fully designed and produced in-house, including software and artificial vision algorithms.

Today, the MERMEC Group employs over 2.500highly specialized engineers & staff. It’s active in 7 different strategic business areas with branches, offices, and facilities in 21 countries worldwide.

OUR VISION

We develop intelligent technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds. By transforming complex real-world data into actionable digital insights, we empower organizations to build safer, more efficient, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Our solutions support critical industries - particularly railway and transportation - by enabling smarter decision-making through advanced data processing, automation, and artificial intelligence. We believe that innovation happens when cutting-edge technology meets real operational challenges. That is the reality we strive to create every day.

THE COMPANY

As Mermec Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of Compagnie des Signaux in France, part of the MERMEC Group, which operates worldwide, MERMEC Deutschland works closely with international teams and contributes to cross-border railway signaling and digitalization projects, particularly within the DACH region.

What we are looking for

As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and developing product-related activities within a railway business. In this senior position, you will act as the interface between market needs, customer expectations, engineering capabilities and business objectives. You will contribute to the definition, positioning and development of product solutions and support their successful implementation across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap and business performance for railway signaling products in line with market needs, customer requirements and business objectives
• Manage and drive product activities across the product lifecycle, from concept and development to implementation and continuous improvement
• Act as a key interface between customers, sales, engineering, operations, and other internal stakeholders
• Analyze market trends, customer expectations and competitive developments to support product positioning and portfolio decisions
• Translate customer and business requirements into clear product priorities, specifications and development backlog
• Own business case and support investment decisions, ensuring alignment with profitability targets and strategic objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and prioritize R&D efforts to ensure alignment between product goals, technical feasibility and project requirements
• Drive make-or-buy decisions and manage product-level supplier contributions, ensuring effective integration into the product portfolio
• Contribute to propositions and support go-to-market, bid and customer-facing activities
• Monitor product performance and define KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement, standardization and further development
• Ensure that product-related deliverables are aligned with applicable railway standards, safety quality and compliance

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Railway Engineering or a related field
• At least 7+ years of professional experience in product management, project management, business development or a comparable role within the railway, mobility or technical industry
• Experience in the railway sector, ideally with safety-relevant digital products, is a strong advantage
• Good understanding of product lifecycle management, system architectures and cross-functional collaboration in complex technical environments
• Experience in translating market and customer needs into structured requirements and development priorities
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
• Professional working proficiency in German and English
• Strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Willingness to travel as required by business needs

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent full-time employment contract
• Hybrid working model: up to 10 days of home office per month, with at least two office days per week
• Modern and international working environment

Development & Career

• Active support and continuous development of our employees
• Structured global onboarding program
• Intercultural training and support
• Ongoing support in preparing for your next career step

Benefits & Additional Perks

• Monthly meal vouchers or restaurant tickets
• Monthly non-cash benefit of 50 EUR
• Health and wellbeing budget of up to 250 EUR every two years, for example for:
• Glasses / visual aids
• Health-related services
• Additional special leave for personal occasions, such as marriage, relocation, etc.
• Access to corporate benefits programs and other attractive additional benefits
• Access to corporate benefits programs and additional employee perks

WHY JOIN US

Be part of an International Corporate Group and contribute to the development of a forward-looking sector, participating in the creation of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of transport, capable of tackling the major challenges of the 21st century.

All MERMEC group companies bring innovative solutions to the market which guarantee safe and efficient management of the railway infrastructure. We work with the highest integrity, culture of compliance and respect for human rights, while reducing the impact of our technology and environmental footprint.

Join the rapidly growing railway market, whose wide range of professions (Systems, Hardware, Software, AI, Communication, Cybersecurity etc.) offers numerous career paths and opportunities to work toward safer and more efficient transportation.

Work in a stimulating and collaborative environment, with rapid decision-making processes and where everyone has the opportunity to make a real contribution.

Mermec’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability.

WHAT’S NEXT / NEXT STEPS

If you’re excited about this opportunity, don’t wait any longer - send us your CV in English or German. If your application is shortlisted, we’ll get in contact with you. Then, you can expect to go through up to 2 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other's growth.

Now it’s your turn. Good luck!