Sr. Product Manager (m/f/d) – Material Science

<p>Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Drive strategic direction and lifecycle management of the Software product portfolio together with Hardware team, ensuring long-term growth, profitability, and alignment with company vision.</li> <li>Lead the development and execution of global product strategies, collaborating cross-functionally with regional, R&amp;D, marketing, operations, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer and market needs.</li> <li>Partner proactively with R&amp;D and engineering leadership to influence the product roadmap, provide timely and strategic feedback, and ensure successful execution of development plans.</li> <li>Own product financial performance (P&amp;L), including pricing strategy, margin optimization, cost analysis, and business case development to achieve growth and profitability targets. Owns prioritization and trade-off decisions across multiple products or product lines, balancing customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility to meet financial and operational targets.</li> <li>Champion go-to-market excellence by developing compelling product positioning, messaging and launching materials, and by leading internal and external product training initiatives.</li> <li>Evaluate and manage third-party partnerships and complementary technologies to strengthen and expand the product portfolio.</li> <li>Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) — leveraging deep technical, clinical, and market understanding to support complex customer discussions and strategic opportunities.</li> <li>Monitor technology and market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to anticipate changes, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks.</li> <li>Synthesize market dynamics and business intelligence into actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making and portfolio prioritization.</li> <li>Represent the product line globally, engaging with regional teams, customers, and partners to drive adoption and market success.</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrated leadership in end-to-end product ownership — from strategy and concept development through launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management.</p> </li> <li> <p>Deep understanding of product management principles and strong business acumen with proven ability to drive revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and profitability.</p> </li> <li> <p>Technical proficiency in HW/SW products across techniques related to Material Science, Imaging, and/or Industrial Microscopy. </p> </li> <li> <p>Track record in product management, including defining roadmaps, managing releases, and working in Agile development environments. </p> </li> <li> <p>Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to connect market insights, technology trends, and business strategy into actionable plans. </p> </li> <li> <p>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions. </p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working in a global matrix organization, collaborating effectively across cultures, time zones, and business units. </p> </li> <li> <p>Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, German, or Japanese) is an added advantage. </p> </li> <li> <p>Comfortable with international travel (up to 30%) and managing global market dynamics. </p> </li> <li> <p>Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or equivalent professional experience. Master’s or MBA preferred. </p> </li> <li> <p>Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical product development, product management or sales. </p> </li> <li> <p>Microscopic imaging systems experience strongly preferred</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Flexible working hours, incl. mobile work</li> <li>30 days of holiday time each year</li> <li>13 salaries a year</li> <li>Regular training courses</li> <li>Extensive company pension scheme</li> <li>Payments towards an employee savings plan</li> <li>Preventive healthcare, free beverages &amp; fresh fruit and vegetables daily</li> <li>Joint company events and activities</li> <li>Interesting, diversified field of activity in an international working environment</li> </ul> <p>Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.</p>