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Product Manager Fire Protection - 100% Remote

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Since 1922, Rotarex has been the world leader in cylinder valves, pressure regulators and equipment for all gas applications. With nearly 2 000 employees worldwide, we support a wide range of industries including semiconductor, medical, automotive, food & beverage, energy, research and many others.

Innovation, quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do, making Rotarex a trusted partner for customers around the globe.

Rotarex Firetec is dedicated to fire suppression solutions, developing products and systems designed to protect people, equipment and critical environments. Operating in an international and highly technical market, Firetec brings together engineering expertise, product innovation and customer-focused solutions to address evolving fire protection needs.

As we continue to develop our Firetec activities internationally, we are looking for a Product Manager to help drive our product portfolio, support its development and contribute to future business growth.

📍 Location: 100% Remote, with approximately 15% international travel required.

💼 Your mission

As a Product Manager you will be the business owner of the product portfolio, connecting customer and market needs with engineering, certification, operations, and sales to deliver safe, compliant, competitive, and profitable fire protection solutions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Product Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management

  • Define product strategy, roadmaps and business plans; identify innovation opportunities, portfolio gaps and growth opportunities.
  • Monitor product performance, profitability and competitiveness to drive portfolio priorities and investment decisions.

Product Development & Product Lifecycle Management

  • Translate market and customer needs into product requirements, development scope and project initiation requirements.
  • Sponsor product development projects, defining business requirements, priorities, target cost and value proposition.
  • Manage products throughout the complete lifecycle, from development and introduction through growth, maturity, continuous improvement and end-of-life.

Technical & Upstream Product Management

  • Act as product subject-matter expert for portfolio and business-model decisions, including supplier/technology partner scouting and validation, make-or-buy decisions, cost-out and manufacturing.
  • Drive product cost optimization and contribute to pricing and cost-reduction strategies.

Certification & Regulatory Management

  • Define certification priorities and ensure alignment with applicable fire-protection standards and approvals (UL, FM, LPCB, VdS, EN, etc.).
  • Monitor regulatory changes and their impact on products and market access.

Market, Customer & Product Marketing

  • Act as the voice/proxy of the customer, engaging with customers, distributors and Sales to capture requirements, application needs and market feedback.
  • Define product positioning and value propositions; monitor market trends, competitors and potential partnerships.

Commercial & Cross-functional Support

  • Act as the product reference for Sales and support strategic customer projects.
  • Coordinate product priorities across R&D, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

Digitalization, Connectivity & AI

  • Drive product digitalization and knowledge connectivity across the organization.
  • Champion AI adoption within Product Management to increase customer value, product visibility, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Product Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

  • Manage product information, configurations and technical/commercial documentation.
  • Drive internal product training and continuous improvement based on customer feedback, field experience and quality performance.

🧠 Your profile

Qualifications

  • Leadership and teamwork: Assign tasks, negotiate, and engage in cross-functional teams
  • Adaptability: Quickly shift focus to changing priorities with minimal stress
  • Communication: Effectively transmit information, adapt to different audiences, and comfortable speaking in public
  • Problem Solving: Identify problems promptly and actively seek solutions
  • Commercial awareness and customer focus: Understand business success factors and prioritize customer needs

Required Skills

  • Degree in product design, engineering, or business administration
  • 5-year experience in fire suppression or correlated industry (mandatory)
  • Involved in dynamic product management
  • Experience overseeing multiple elements of the product development lifecycle
  • AI literacy at user level, with the ability to effectively use AI-powered tools in daily work
  • Fluent in English, French and German will be considered an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

✨ What makes this role unique

  • Responsibility for the full Product Lifecycle of Rotarex Firetec products and systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Production, Marketing, Purchasing and Sales
  • Involvement in product development, product launches and business planning
  • A role combining product management, technical and commercial activities
  • Opportunities to contribute to product positioning, differentiation, costing, pricing and portfolio rationalization strategies
  • Direct involvement in understanding customer needs, market trends and competitor offerings

🌟 What you will find at Rotarex

  • The opportunity to join a global industrial group with more than 100 years of expertise and a strong international presence
  • A 100% remote working environment, offering flexibility and autonomy in the way you organize your work
  • An international and highly collaborative role, working closely with teams, customers and partners across different countries and functions
  • A role with real ownership and visibility, where you can directly contribute to product strategy, development and business growth
  • A dynamic environment combining technical expertise, innovation and customer focus
  • Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and career growth within an international organization
  • The opportunity to connect face-to-face with colleagues, customers and partners

Recruitment process

Only applications submitted through our official application process will be considered.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

A small tip: AI-generated applications often sound alike… let your personality and experience make the difference ;)

Ready to make an impact in an international product management role? Join Rotarex and help shape the future of our Firetec products and solutions!

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