Head of Product Management Europe

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a World-Class Specialty Vehicles Leader with a turnover of around USD 2 billion. The Group is publicly listed at NASDAQ in New York. It is represented in 17 countries at over 70 locations worldwide with its own production facilities, upfit and service centers and sales organizations, and counts around 6,000 employees. In markets and areas such as airport and chassis, commercial trucks, goods transport, municipal services, in particular snow removal and de-icing, and the cultivation of challenging ground, Aebi Schmidt offers a wide range of solutions, combined in a brand portfolio with over 20 product brands, including Aebi, Schmidt, Monroe, Meyer, MB, Utilimaster, Spartan and Royal Truck Body – all of which are well established in their respective markets, some for more than 100 years.

For our location in CH-3400 Burgdorf or DE-St. Blasien, we are searching for a

Head of Product Management Europe & Rest of World.

In this key leadership role, you combine strategic vision with hands-on execution and you will shape the future product landscape of the Aebi Schmidt Group. You hold full end-to-end responsibility for product lifecycle management and act as a driving force for continuous improvement, innovation, and portfolio transformation across the business segments Sweepers, Snow & Ice, Airport, and Agriculture. In this role you report directly to the Head Group Product Management & Innovation and play an active role in executing the European business strategy.

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Product Portfolio Management

• Assume full responsibility for the European product strategy and the further development of all product portfolios.
• Develop a clear product vision, multi-year roadmaps, and prioritize innovation and investment areas.
• Ensure an integrated, market-oriented, and profitable product portfolio across all business segments.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle with a strong focus on profitability and continuous optimization.

Market, Competitor & Customer Intelligence

• Analyze relevant market, customer, and competitive developments in Europe and globally.
• Identify technological trends and translate them into strategic implications for the product strategy.
• Align closely with Sales, R&D, Production, Operations, Marketing, and Service.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making across all product-related matters.
• Represent the product strategy to internal and external stakeholders, customers, associations, and partners.
• Prepare executive-level insights and documentation to support informed decisions and strategic prioritization.

Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

• Execute and steer strategic initiatives to strengthen market position and competitiveness.
• Initiate and implement improvements in product and process landscapes (e.g., product data management, configurators, digital services).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Product Management organization and across interfaces.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a diverse European Product Management team across four locations.
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, customer orientation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coach and develop product managers across all business segments to enhance capabilities and performance.

Commercial Excellence & Market Presence

• Prepare, plan, and execute successful product launches.
• Contribute to strategically important tenders.
• Support and represent the company at customer meetings, committees, and trade fairs.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Several years of international leadership experience in product management.
• Proven track record in driving strategic transformation and navigating complex, cross-functional matrix environments.
• Experience in managing portfolios of technically sophisticated products (e.g., commercial vehicles, specialty vehicles, mechanical engineering).
• Ability to translate vision into actionable strategies and measurable results.
• Strong track record in leading and developing high-performing, interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong cost awareness with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and budget discipline.
• Proactive and resilient mindset with a strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills for high-quality management and executive presentations.
• Fluency in English and German is required.

What We Offer

A key leadership role with direct influence on company strategy and working in an international, dynamic work environment with substantial opportunities for personal and professional growth. Acting on you own responsibility, short decision-making processes and a friendly team-orientated working atmosphere with open and direct communication are the basis for active and self-confident employees at Aebi Schmidt.

Interested in joining the Aebi Schmidt family?

Apply online today at https://jobs.aebi-schmidt.com.

Please note that we only accept direct applications for this position.