OverviewAs Global Category Manager, you shape the strategy and multi-year roadmap for a premier product portfolio across international markets. You’ll lead end-to-end lifecycle management, align cross-functional teams, and translate insights into profitable growth. This role sits at the heart of a dynamic Global Product Management function, influencing regional strategies and driving innovation. You’ll work with R&D;, Marketing, Sales and Operations to deliver impactful, portfolio-driven outcomes that support the company’s growth and competitive positioning. This is a high-impact, international role with exposure to senior leadership and a strong focus on data-driven decisions.

Retribuzione / Benefits

remote working days up to 2 per weekflexible working hourscontinuous learning and leadership developmentinternational career opportunitiesexposure to senior leadershipcompetitive compensation with variable premio

Responsabilità

Define and execute the global category strategy and multi-year product roadmapOwn and align the global product portfolio with business objectives and brand positioningLead cross-functional product development programs from concept to launch and phase-outIdentify new business opportunities and innovation platforms to accelerate growthDrive the innovation pipeline with business cases and collaboration with R&DOversee; end-to-end lifecycle and optimize portfolio performance via data-driven decisionsProvide strategic guidance to regional teams and ensure global alignmentCollaborate with Sales,



Marketing and regional teams on go-to-market strategiesMonitor market dynamics and translate insights into actionable strategiesLead cross-functional decision-making across Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and ProcurementDevelop robust business cases and portfolio recommendations for senior leadershipTrack performance with KPIs and portfolio reviews and take corrective actionsFoster a high-performance, collaborative cross-functional culture

Requisiti fondamentali

Bachelor's degree in business or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred7+ years in Product or Category Management in an international matrix, with proven cooking appliances experienceProven experience defining and executing global category strategies and managing international product portfoliosStrong track record leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholdersExperience managing products across full lifecycle from discovery to end-of-lifeStrong commercial acumen with business case development, pricing and profitability analysisAnalytical and strategic thinking with ability to translate data into decisionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management in international environmentsFluent in English and Italian; additional languages a plusAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; BI and product management tools advantageousWillingness to travel internationally (~30%)communicationstakeholder managementleadershipMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointbusiness intelligence tools (advantage)

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