What's the role?
In this role, you will lead the strategic product portfolio development for your business segment and are accountable for the business results and related product innovation pipeline. Additionally, you'll lead a dynamic team of 5-10 product managers, inspiring and guiding them to success. You'll also have a broader influence, indirectly managing a network of 10-15 regional product managers across our global sales organizations, amplifying your impact on a global scale. This is your chance to lead with vision, co-work across regions, and drive meaningful innovation that sets new industry standards
Who is Hilti?
For more than a decade, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best places to work. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture. A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.
What does the role involve?
You will define and drive the long-term product innovation roadmap for your segment, identifying opportunities across product categories and aligning with the business unit strategy. You'll translate customer needs into hardware, software, and service solutions while staying ahead of industry trends and competitors. As the global owner of your portfolio, you’ll manage the entire product lifecycle, from launch to phase-out, and lead strategic initiatives that drive sustainable value. You’ll also serve as the key connection between sales regions and internal functions like Development, Engineering, Supply and Quality. Finally, you’ll build and guide your strong team of product managers to ensure business success and enable their personal and professional development.
Our global head office is a multicultural workplace extraordinaire, with 65 different nationalities working with a shared set of values and mindset.
What do we offer?
Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs ties you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQAI+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, child care, and relocation support.
What you need is:
- A master’s degree in civil or structural engineering
- Proven experience in design firms with a strong knowledge of the construction industry
- Excellent conceptual and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions from scratch
- Leadership experience, managing teams and complex, multidisciplinary projects in diverse environments
- A strong commercial mindset, with a history of successfully interfacing with clients and managing important business discussions
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
Why should you apply?
You are a driven individual who is constantly seeking personal growth and development. You are looking for a company that values versatility and provides opportunities to explore various functions and locations. Your first role with us is just the beginning of a journey and what we hope is a long-lasting career.
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact Xavi Moix-Vallribeira , Head of Marketing Business Unit Anchor, or Elena Gottardo , Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.li/en-li
Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.