What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at OSRAM SYLVANIA INC., Wilmington, USA?
Sense the power of light
The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com
As Business Unit AMSL Automotive Solutions & Lamps we support our vision and strategy by expanding our leading position in the automotive lighting market in OEM and Aftermarket. We are in a global leadership position in the automotive lamps business in traditional and LED applications and offer industry leading products in LED lighting to global OEM customers (e.g. with exchangeable LED light sources). We also tackle new growth opportunities in the Aftermarket with our automotive care and equipment portfolio.
Your new responsibilities
The OSRAM SYLVANIA team (a part of ams OSRAM) in Hillsboro, NH is looking for a Product Manager with a passion for the automotive industry, strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to translate customer needs into product specifications. You will work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align priorities, clarify requirements, and move product initiatives forward. This role is responsible for driving portfolio growth, managing product line performance, and supporting successful new product introductions.
- Own portfolio strategy and lifecycle management for an Automotive Lighting portfolio, including value proposition, roadmap development, go-to-market direction, and obsolescence planning
- Identify portfolio opportunities by analyzing market size, customer needs, competitive activity, industry trends, and alignment with channel strengths
- Translate customer and market requirements into clear product specifications, technical requirements, business cases, and launch priorities
- Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and external partners to align objectives, resources, and deliverables
- Drive new product development and launches, including launch coordination, resource planning, product information, sales tools, and marketing collateral
- Own and manage product line P&L and key performance metrics, sales, profitability, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to guide priorities, status updates, and lifecycle decisions
- Lead projects defining scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation to keep cross-functional initiatives on schedule and on budget
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
- Proven success managing products through the full product lifecycle
- Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, scheduling, and delivering cross-functional initiatives on time and on budget
- Strong analytical skills, including market trend analysis, consumer behavior analysis, competitive analysis, sales data interpretation, and pattern identification
- Proficiency with data analysis tools, including Excel and Power BI
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment
- Availability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Automotive industry experience
- Experience with the APQP process, SAP, ERP systems, or product data management tools
- Experience developing business cases, launch plans, or product roadmaps
- Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, or technical product development environments
Work Environment:
- Hybrid - 2 days a week on site in Hillsboro, NH as a requirement, more if there is a need
Please contact Hana Krsul for further information via Hana.Krsul@ams-osram.com or 43 664 9665611.