Back in 1984, a small group of engineers came together with the vision of making our world safer and more livable - step by step. With industrial image processing, VITRONIC is a leader in innovation and a provider of solutions for complex challenges across various industries, including automotive, logistics, medical technology, and transportation technology. Despite continuous growth, with a turnover of approximately 250 million EUR and 1,400 employees worldwide, we have maintained an appreciative and collaborative culture. For 40 years, challenging tasks, global co-operation among Group companies, and opportunities for individual development have defined the work environment at VITRONIC.

In order to further strengthen our department „Products & Solutions“ within our Business Unit Traffic at our headquarters in Wiesbaden we are looking for a

Product Manager Back Office Software*
As part of our end-to-end traffic solutions in the areas of road safety enforcement as well as toll collection the central back office software is a core building block for E2E solutions offered by VITRONIC.
As Product Manager* you are globally responsible for our back office software pro-actively managing the product along all phases of the product management process starting from envisioning and planning of new product versions and releases, to product life cycle management and retirement of the product. You will drive the product from a business perspective striving for an innovative, market-oriented and competitive Back Office Software VITRONIC can offer to its global customer base. In addition, you will serve as the “product expert” to other departments (Sales, R&D, Service, Marketing etc.) in the organization coordinating all product-related activities.

Which tasks can you expect?

Definition and management of VITRONICs back office software products for traffic solutions
Perform market & competitor analysis as input for product planning
Develop the product strategy and work out the product business plan and product roadmap
Engage with customers to gather insights, understand their needs
Translate user feedback and research into actionable insights for product enhancements
Collaborate with developers to ensure product features are accurately implemented
Coordinate product release launches
Enable and support Sales in selling the product
Define product-related services
Continuous life cycle management of the product
Presenting the product at conferences, trade shows etc.

What makes you stand out?

Proven experience in product management ideally in a software environment
Background with software development and web technologies understanding, experience with agile methodologies is a plus
Experience in creating and implementing digital business models is a plus
Ideally a combined technical and economical education (e.g. Wirtschaftsinformatik )
Strategic thinking, analytical and conceptual skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the aptitude to drive alignment across technical and business teams
Expertise in making impactful presentations to stakeholders
Self-organized person with positive attitude towards challenges in the role
Willingness to travel internationally on occasion
A very good command of English is complementing your profile

What do we offer to you?

A technically and communicatively challenging job with a lot of variety and your own creative freedom
An insight into a fascinating range of products and projects in the high-tech environment
An open, friendly corporate culture focused on innovation and "growing together" in an owner-managed family business
One team structure to encourage short decision-making paths
A permanent employment contract with 30 vacation days, flexible working hours (flexitime) and the option of mobile working
Individual training opportunities to help continuously improve within your role and beyond

The next step

Would you like to manage our back office software products for traffic solutions? Then submit your online application via our Career Center, stating your desired salary.

Do you have any questions about the position or haven't found anything suitable yet? Our recruiting team will be happy to advise you on your options.
Recruiting phone: +49 611 7152 698

** We evaluate incoming applications only on the basis of their professional qualifications and consider talent regardless of ethnic origin, religion or ideology, gender, sexual identity, nationality, disability or age.*

Product Manager* Back Office Software