As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.
Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow
We’re looking for a skilled Product Manager to lead the development and innovation of service solutions for HIAB equipment installations. In this global role, you’ll optimize CPQ configurations, streamline engineering processes, and drive mounting solutions strategy to enhance our service offerings, customer satisfaction, and business growth.
This position can be based in Meppel, Netherlands or Ellesmere, UK.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking to refine installation solutions strategies
- Define and develop innovative installation solutions product roadmap to improve and standardize configurations and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with product divisions, sales and service teams to ensure successful go-to-market strategies for installation service solutions.
- Oversee the global research, design, prototyping, and validation of new installation methods and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements related to installations.
- Develop and standardize installation R&D procedures and documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency across the service network.
- Liaise with suppliers and partners to explore and implement advanced installation solutions.
- Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for new installation service solutions.
- Contribute to business operations strategy development by employing Lean Six Sigma methodology across all phases.
What you’ll need to succeed
- At least 7+ years in a leadership role within relevant industry environment
- +5 years of experience supporting process methods.
- Green or Black Belt required.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects, with project management skills
- Ability to analytical thinking, with problem solving capability and a structured way of working
- A strong interest in developing existing and new processes, tools and ways of working to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, drive consensus within the organization.
- Experience in typical R&D software and solutions
- Willingness to travel mostly in Europe and US +50 days
- Fluency in English, other languages are in advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with internal and external customers
You will be part of
We offer you a position in a global organisation where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks. These tasks will provide a great opportunity for you to grow professionally.
Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application/CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.
Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.
As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com
