CIDAN Machinery Sweden AB has been a well-established company in machine manufacturing, sales and service for the sheet metal processing industry since 1907. Today we are a leading manufacturer of sheet metal processing machines and our good growth and profitability enable major investments. We market the brands GÖTENEDS, CIDAN, FORSTNER, THALMANN and nuIT all over the world, with the USA as the largest market. The group's headquarters, product development and production of mechanical shears and edge folding machines are located in Götene, and there are also establishments in the USA, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, England and Denmark. The group has almost 400 employees and a turnover of over 1 300 MSEK.

See more information at www.cidanmachinery.se.

We are now seeking a talented experienced Product Manager/Product Owner to join our diverse and collaborative team. 

As global product manager you have the overall responsibility to develop all CIDAN machinery Group categories in regard to:

Sales:

• Set the USP´s for all products in category.
• Make quote structures and update configurator.
• Train sales how to sell, what to sell to whom.
• Help colleagues with expertise when they have questions.
• First gate for special requests within the product line.
• Do analysis and develop recommendations for price setting.

• Provide content to marketing.
• Confirm data/info for WEB, Product data sheets...
• Do market introduction plans for new products/services.

• Define costumer segments within category.
• Gather knowledge from dealers, customers and colleagues as input for product  development (pre-requisites) and product maintenance.

• Make competitor analysis, with support from Engineering.

• Develop the product line formulated into a product life plan
• Suggest discontinuation on non- profitable products.
• Secure that our products meet customer expectations
• Notify regarding product failures identified in terms of quality, documentation, product safety, etc.
  
• You set and lead the organization for product management regarding all CIDAN Machinery categories.

• Folders
• Industrial Folders
• Long folders
• Shears
• Cut To Length machines (CTL)
• Recoiling, Multicoil machines & Coil farms
• Rollforming
• Automation & Software
  

Responsibilites

• Develop a long-term product strategy aligned with overall business goals and market needs through regular SWOT analyses.

• Perform in-depth analyses of competitors’ performance and customer preferences to identify insights that inform product development and positioning.

• Create and continuously revise the product roadmap with clear milestones and priorities, including gathering feedback from customers and internal stakeholders

• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Aftermarket

• Monitor and analyze product financial performance to identify opportunities for improving profitability through pricing and cost efficiencies

• Prioritize features and improvements based on business value

• Drive launch strategies and go-to-market plans

Qualifications:

• Business knowledge from sheetmetal processing
• Structured
• Management experience
• Experience running projects
• Delight in working in a global matrix organization
• Goal- and customer-oriented, diligent, a team player and communicative (English)
• Travel willingness 30 % of time.

You are fluent in english, both writing and speaking. If you know German and/or Swedish, it is an advantage

The starting point can be from one of our factories or sales companies, and there are frequent travels.

You will report to CIDAN Machinery Group CEO and be a part of global management team.

We apply a rolling selection process, so submit your application today, but we would like to receive your application no later than April 14th.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the recruiting manager Petter Hjelmqvist, phj@cidanmachinery.com.