Global Product Manager

We're supporting a leader in the Electrical Appliance industry in their search for a strategic and imaginative Global Product Manager to lead the performance and growth of their Food & Appliance categories. This role is responsible for driving global success across sales, margins, and innovation, while overseeing the full product lifecycle.

If you're passionate about culinary experiences, fascinated by how people prepare food at home, and energized by turning consumer insights into breakthrough products, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

Consumer & Market Expertise

• Become the go-to authority on food & appliance tools and trends across international markets.
• Analyze consumer behaviors, social media conversations, and cultural nuances to uncover unmet needs and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with research teams to explore emotional and functional drivers behind product usage and preferences.

Innovation & Product Strategy

• Transform insights into a dynamic product roadmap that excites consumers and drives business growth.
• Develop compelling product narratives that connect emotionally with users and reinforce brand identity.
• Build a pipeline of innovations that reflect real-world needs and elevate everyday kitchen experiences.

Product Development & Execution

• Lead cross-functional teams to bring new products to life-defining features, specs, pricing, and positioning.
• Partner with design, engineering, sourcing, and packaging to ensure products meet quality, cost, and aesthetic standards.
• Manage development timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure smooth execution and timely launches.
• Support testing, compliance, and sustainability initiatives throughout the development process.

Go-to-Market Strategy

• Work closely with marketing and sales to activate product stories across digital, retail, and experiential channels.
• Ensure every consumer touchpoint communicates the product's value and emotional appeal.
• Contribute to launch planning, sales enablement tools, and training materials for internal and external teams.

Portfolio Management

• Monitor in-market performance and identify opportunities to optimize the product lineup.
• Maintain documentation and trackers to support transparency and team efficiency.
• Drive cost optimization, packaging updates, and SKU rationalization to enhance consumer impact.
• Champion consumer satisfaction and strive for top-tier product reviews.

Qualifications:

• A winning mindset and a drive to create best-in-class products that dominate the category.
• Deep curiosity about food preparation and a passion for consumer-centric design.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate insights into compelling product experiences.
• Executive-level communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• 3-5 years of experience in product management, innovation, or consumer marketing.
• Proven success managing complex projects with global, cross-functional teams.
• Comfort with digital tools including Office and AI platforms.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) and coordinate with international teams across time zones.