Produktchef - Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Core
Lead the development of the next generation of flame-resistant and arc-flash protective workwear to achieve a zero-vision for serious fire-related accidents.
Role type
Chief Product Officer (CPO) / Product Head
Builds
Innovative range of flame-resistant and arc-flash protective workwear
Domain
Industrial safety apparel / Textile manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
strategic vision, commercial acumen, cross-functional leadership, product lifecycle management, competitor and trend analysis, pricing strategy, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
experience in an innovation company or as a strategy consultant, knowledge of textile processes
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Own and steer the development of the innovative range of flame-resistant workwear; drive the cross-functional product council to make assortment decisions; manage major collections from a product lifecycle perspective; monitor competitors and trends; act as buyer in close collaboration with Product Innovation, Product Development, and Marketing; participate in pricing, forecasting, and internal processes; lead product launches across 12 European sales companies; hold some people management responsibility within the executive team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive leadership