Product Director - HSS
Product Director for High-Speed Steel (HSS) (Flexible Location)
Are you ready to drive transformation and make a difference? Our Client is seeking a motivated Product Director to lead their High-Speed Steel (HSS) portfolio and shape its future. In this role, you will manage key initiatives, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. If you enjoy working closely with teams, turning strategy into action, and seeing results come to life, this could be the perfect next challenge for you.
About the Role As a Product Director for High-Speed Steel, you will be responsible for shaping the product portfolio to meet customer needs while driving business growth. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure market leadership, focusing on both long-term goals and day-to-day execution. The location for this role is flexible globally.
Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:
Develop and execute a strong product strategy aligned with market needs and business goals.
Drive product innovation and commercialization to maintain competitiveness.
Manage the full product lifecycle, including launches, market positioning, and structured phase-outs to optimize profitability.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain teams to bring ideas to market.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, using data-driven insights to refine strategy and enhance market differentiation.
Balance big-picture strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring plans are realized effectively.
Support and develop the team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Review pricing, margin, and cost strategies to ensure financial viability and market competitiveness.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, operational, and financial standards across all product lines.
About You Our Client is looking for someone ambitious, hands-on, and ready to step up. You have the drive, experience, and mindset to take on the challenge. You are commercially driven, action-oriented, and you make things happen.
Your ability to collaborate, make data-driven decisions, and adapt to changing market conditions will be crucial to your success. Strong communication and networking skills are essential, as you will work with teams across different functions and regions. Given the international setting, fluency in spoken and written English is required.
If you're ready to make an impact, they'd love to hear from you!
What They Do Our Client is committed to making the world safer and more efficient through innovation. Their team of over 2,000 employees works globally to support the manufacturing industry. They are united in their goal to deliver reliability to partners while positively impacting people and communities.
What They Offer By joining the team, you'll become part of a diverse and inclusive workforce spread across more than 20 countries. At every stage of your career, you'll be supported by over a century of expertise, with opportunities to grow and develop along your chosen path. Supporting their employees builds a stronger, more sustainable industry for all.
How to Apply Submit your application no later than March 30, 2025. Learn more about this opportunity and apply directly on the company website (Job ID: R00).
As part of a fair recruitment process, assessment tools are used to ensure objectivity. Candidates may receive an invitation via email to complete personality and logical reasoning tests. Feedback will be provided immediately after the assessment, and the selection process will begin following the application deadline.
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