Senior Category & Product Manager - ZEISS Camera Lenses (m/w/x)
Core
Own the long-term portfolio and category strategy for ZEISS Camera Lenses, driving market intelligence, business cases, and successful product launches.
Role type
Senior Category & Product Manager (Hardware/Optics)
Builds
Premium camera lenses and optical systems for mobile imaging, hunting, cinematography, and simulation.
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Optics / Imaging Technology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
multi-year product roadmap definition, business case development, pricing strategy, cross-functional team leadership, market intelligence analysis, lifecycle management, financial planning, commercial risk assessment
Preferred skills
knowledge of photography ecosystems, experience in premium technology markets, entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
optical systems, imaging technology, camera hardware
Responsibilities
Define global multi-year category and product roadmap; Identify growth opportunities and adjacent use cases; Steer portfolio through full lifecycle from concept to phase-out; Develop business cases with revenue, volume, and margin planning; Lead international cross-functional initiatives with R&D, Marketing, and Sales; Translate market needs into prioritized product requirements; Ensure launch readiness and sales enablement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
