“THIS IS NOT A PROJECT MANAGER ROLE”

Mission: Lead the product strategy, vision, and development initiatives. Define and execute product and portfolio strategies, ensuring market alignment and driving product innovation and development from concept to launch.

Summary: Define the business case for launching new products and conduct market tests in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales. Design and develop products based on customer specifications and/or sales requests. Maintain the company's product portfolio P&L;, understand each product's unit cost and contribution margin, and define strategies to reduce costs and manage the product lifecycle effectively.

Responsibilities

- Product & Portfolio Strategy:

o Develop and implement comprehensive product and portfolio strategies and plans.

o Update management and the business on product positioning, release planning, and stakeholder management.

- Vision & Evangelizing:

o Create a compelling product vision and effectively communicate it to internal and external audiences.

o As a product spokesperson, represents the product, e.g., at conferences, to customers, the press, and industry analysts if needed.

- Pricing:

o Develop and execute pricing strategies and tactics.

o Perform cost analysis and set and communicate price levels.

- Roadmaps:

o Decide on future directions and priorities for the product portfolio.

o Publish and maintain roadmaps for internal and external stakeholders, including new launches and lifecycle management.

- Innovation:

o Drive the innovation stage by creating and prioritising ideas based on customer insights and market trends.

o Collaborate with internal teams to generate, gather, and collate ideas that deliver maximum value to the business.

- Product Discovery:

o Gain a deep understanding of customer and buyer personae needs by exploring problem spaces and validating product concepts.

o Use structured approaches like prototyping to define and test ideas.

- Requirements Gathering:

o Gather, analyse, prioritise, and document product requirements.

o Define use cases and evaluate trade-offs with the designer and production.

- Analysis:

o Understand market opportunities and develop business cases to justify investments.
- Design & Build:

o Manage the product development process, create prototypes, and iterate based on feedback.

o Ensure all product management, design, and engineering tasks are completed and meet quality assurance standards.

o Ensure products meet business and customer requirements regarding features, performance, and experience.





- Operational Readiness & Trials:

o Manage the internal roll-out of products and system updates.

o Oversee internal and external trials, including finding, managing, and negotiating with partners and suppliers in collaboration with product marketing.

- Cost Optimisation:

o Identify and execute plans to optimise product costs.

o Define strategies to reduce costs and decide on stop-sell actions when necessary.

- Technical Support:

o Provide 3rd-level technical support to marketing and sales teams, including price definition and product feasibility analysis.

o Design testing procedures for quality assurance of finished products.

Requirements

· Must-haves o Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

o Strong analytical skills and ability to create data-backed propositions.

o Technical Skills o Proven experience in product management, strategy, and development.

o Experience in Manufacturing o Experience in HVAC-R, industrial kitchens, or other industrial applications of temperature/humidity sensors.

o Languages:

o Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory level B2 or above)

o (will be tested during the selection process).

o Advanced Microsoft Office skills:

o Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word (revisions, cross-references), PowerPoint (timed presentations)

o (will be tested during the selection process).

· Nice-to-have:

o Knowledge of other European languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, German).

Other required skills:

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Customer-centric; effectively relates to customers and prospects.

· Perseverance and tenacity; view a “no” as motivation to work harder.

· Flexible and able to optimally allocate time and resources.

· Proactive problem solver with a sense of urgency.

· Action-oriented; takes initiative and does not wait for instructions.

· Team player; works effectively and collaboratively with colleagues.

· Highly organised; capable of achieving goals and meeting deadlines.

· Adaptable; thrives in a start-up environment and shapes undefined processes.

· Resilient under stress; eager to learn and improve daily.





· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Works independently and as part of a team with open communication.

· Strong professional ethics.

Why Join Us

- 30+ Years of Excellence
- Since 1992, Megatron Sensors has been at the forefront of sensor technology, serving customers in 25+ countries worldwide. Our legacy is built on continuous innovation and trusted partnerships.
- Truly International
- Our team of 30+ dedicated professionals brings together four nationalities, united by shared goals and diverse perspectives.
- Inclusive by Design
- We embrace diversity in all its forms. Our workforce spans multiple generations, from Gen Z to Boomers, fostering a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and learning.
- Empowering Women in Leadership
- With 60% female representation in our senior management, we lead by example in building an inclusive and equitable leadership culture.
- People-Centred Culture
- Our team has a median age of 39 and is a balanced mix of experience and new energy. 40% of our workforce joined in the past 4 years, while the remaining 60% average 10 years of tenure—a sign of trust, stability, and long-term growth.
- Sustainable by Nature
- We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, embedding quality and environmental responsibility into everything we do. Our operations are clean, with zero Scope 1 emissions.
- Merit-Driven Opportunities
- Our inclusive and impartial recruitment focuses solely on skills, experience, and attitude. We are committed to a culture of meritocracy, where people grow through impact and contribution.
- Welcoming All Voices
- We actively encourage applications from protected categories and are proud to welcome talent from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.
- Globally Minded, Locally Rooted
- Our headquarters are between Naples and Caserta, in the heart of Southern Italy, a vibrant region full of character and tradition.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing company with a start-up spirit. We seek individuals willing to engage deeply, uphold professional ethics, and embrace a meritocratic work approach. This role may NOT be for you if you:

· Dislike working towards targets.

· Prefer highly structured environments.

· Prefer a slower pace.

· Don’t embrace change.

How to Apply

· Cover letter written in English (500 words max)

· CV written in English (2 pages max, in CAR format: Challenge/Action/Result)

· At least two references will be requested

📌 IndustrialB Product Manager (Caivano)
🏢 Megatron Sensors
📍 Caivano