Job Title:  Senior Product Manager Food Preparation

About the role:

Representing the consumer during the entire End to End development project (value proposition development, specifications settings, product development, LCM), she/he ensures that the targeted consumer group is satisfied when using the product. After NPI, he/she drives corrective actions to meet project targets as far as consumer satisfaction is concerned. He/she contributes to reduce the product portfolio complexity to meet value creation plan targets. Reporting into the Product Director on a day to day basis, this role ensures that innovation projects align with strategic objectives, effectively manages cross functional collaboration.
 
In addition, this role will increasingly focus on leading groundbreaking and technologically advanced innovation projects, and taking ownership of large, complex development programs to drive growth in Kitchen Core category. 

The impact you’ll make:

Key Responsibilities
•    Develops the Product (sub-)Category Strategy and turns it into product project specifications (proposition development phase, supporting Marketing). She/he is the product specialist of his/her portfolio: benchmarking competitors at same price points, analysing gaps to optimize product competitiveness.
•    Create Product Value Proposition and consolidate into a consumer-centric, differentiating and compelling Value Proposition.
•    Create the Business Case to evaluate Sales impacts, ROI and IGM%, optimizing the product range mix (incl. number of SKUs).
•    Teams up with the Project Leader (who is responsible for the End to End project till launch + 6/8 months) to represent the consumer all along the project development. Together with PRC, she/he designs all testing to validate consumer satisfaction and acceptance.
•    Post launch, she/he loops markets and consumers feedbacks (RR, Consumer Care, VoC...) with Quality post Market Surveillance and Marketing team to actively develop and drive the necessary actions plan that will lead to overall consumer satisfaction level.
•    During LCM, he/she interacts with the LCM team to create range improvement, extension and/or animation, with the supply team to plan the product end of life, with the DFX Project Leads to increase IGM%.
•    Lead and manage more complex, high ambition innovation projects that require deeper technological capability, cross functional orchestration, and longer term strategic impact. This includes elevating the innovation level of the Kitchen Core category by driving breakthrough concepts and next generation product platforms.
•    Brief Marketing and Design teams on required assets and communication materials to ensure consistent, consumer centric representation in all touchpoints.
KPI’s
•    On time Delivery: Percentage of projects completed on schedule
•    Number of products launched (in%) meeting project business objectives (T.O. IGM%)
•    Quality/consumer satisfaction: Percentage of deliverables meeting standards, Ratings & Reviews
•    Stakeholder Feedback: Satisfaction with project management and Marketing
•    Team Efficiency: Effective resource use and process adherence

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

•    7+ years in product management
•    Proven experience managing projects, budgets, timelines, and risks
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or related field, possibly engineering
•    Strong problem solving and prioritization skills
•    Strong communicator, capable of working and influencing with cross functional teams
•    Experience or strong affinity with technology intensive or complex innovation programs is a plus, reflecting the increased ambition level of future projects.

What we’ll give you in return:

• Internationally competitive base salary, benchmarked against global industry and market leaders.
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program, rewarding those who dare and achieve more.
• Top-of-the-market pension plan with the opportunity for higher employee contributions.
• Work-from-home and phone allowances to support your home office setup and business connectivity.
• Balanced office-based working | With a strong focus on in-office collaboration, we offer flexibility to work from home based on team needs and individual circumstances.
• Work from abroad | Up to 30 days per year.
• Structured holiday policy | Includes defined care days, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and a capped option to purchase additional leave days annually.
• Special health insurance plan for Versuni employees with convenient conditions when signing up with our partner insurance.
• Product discounts on all Versuni products sold under the Philips brand and our other brands.
• High-growth environment, offering exciting learning and career development perspectives beyond your first role.
• Inclusive working culture and family spirit; we embrace our international community and diversity as a competitive advantage.

Ready to make an impact?

From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?