Product Manager, Rms, Apac

The Product Manager, Electron Microscopy (EM), APAC is responsible for defining and driving the regional product strategy, portfolio roadmap, and lifecycle management of the assigned Electron Microscopy product portfolio across APAC. The incumbent translates market and customer requirements into product requirements, collaborates closely with the Markets, EM Team, R&D, and other cross-functional stakeholders, and ensures the successful commercialization and profitability of products throughout their lifecycle. The role serves as a critical link between customers, regional markets, sales organizations, application teams, and global development teams to identify growth opportunities, shape future product direction, and deliver sustainable business results. Key Responsibilities Development of Product Strategy Develop and execute product strategies for the assigned Electron Microscopy product portfolio across APAC. Define and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends, business objectives, and technology developments. Drive product lifecycle management, including product introduction, growth, maturity, optimization, and phase-out activities. Ensure alignment between regional market requirements and global product strategies. Continuously evaluate product portfolio performance and identify opportunities for growth, market expansion, and profitability improvement. Product and Program Management Perform product and program management with prioritization across a broad product portfolio, considering cost and profitability aspects. Develop market entry strategies, marketing concepts, marketing measures, and comprehensive sales promotion strategies. Derivation of Product Ideas Continuously monitor and analyze market and competitive developments (e.g. technical feasibility, regulatory changes, value shifts). Derive opportunities for new products. Develop concepts for new products, assess technical and economic feasibility, align with internal departments, and initiate proposals for development decisions. Identify competitor trends, derive implications for own product strategy, and validate implementation options together with development. Sales Planning and Marketing Controlling Define sales targets within detailed sales planning by time and region. Monitor KPIs and initiate corrective actions if necessary. Conduct variance analyzes based on statistics and performance indicators and adjust planning where required. Key Requirements PHD and/or Masters degree in Natural Sciences, Semiconductor Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8–10 years of experience within Electron Microscopy, Materials Research, Semiconductor, Electronics, or related high-technology industries. Minimum 5 years of product management, portfolio management, strategic marketing, or business management experience. Proven experience managing complex technical products across international or regional markets. Experience influencing cross-functional teams within a global matrix organization. Existing network in the Materials Research and /or Semiconductor/Electronics community is preferred Self-starter with very high self-motivation and leadership skills Superior presentation skills, comfortable in addressing senior / very influential scientific and industry audience Ability to work with cross functional teams within a matrix organization Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%)