09 set - Caivano
Megatron Sensors
“THIS IS
*
NOT
* A PROJECT
MANAGER ROLE”
Mission : Lead the product strategy, vision, and development initiatives. Define and execute product and portfolio strategies, ensuring market alignment and driving product innovation and development from concept to launch.
Summary
:
Define the business case for launching new products and conduct market tests in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales. Design and develop products based on customer specifications and/or sales requests. Maintain the company's product portfolio P&L;, understand each product's unit cost and contribution margin, and define strategies to reduce costs and manage the product lifecycle effectively.
Responsibilities :
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Product & Portfolio Strategy:
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Develop and implement comprehensive product and portfolio strategies and plans.
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Update management and the business on product positioning, release planning, and stakeholder management.
2.
Vision & Evangelizing:
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Create a compelling product vision and effectively communicate it to internal and external audiences.
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As a product spokesperson, represents the product, e.g., at conferences, to customers, the press, and industry analysts if needed.
3.
Pricing:
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Develop and execute pricing strategies and tactics.
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Perform cost analysis and set and communicate price levels.
4.
Roadmaps:
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Decide on future directions and priorities for the product portfolio.
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Publish and maintain roadmaps for internal and external stakeholders, including new launches and lifecycle management.
5.
Innovation:
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Drive the innovation stage by creating and prioritising ideas based on customer insights and market trends.
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Collaborate with internal teams to generate, gather, and collate ideas that deliver maximum value to the business.
6.
Product Discovery:
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Gain a deep understanding of customer and buyer personae needs by exploring problem spaces and validating product concepts.
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Use structured approaches like prototyping to define and test ideas.
7.
Requirements Gathering:
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Gather, analyse, prioritise, and document product requirements.
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Define use cases and evaluate trade-offs with the designer and production.
8.
Analysis:
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Understand market opportunities and develop business cases to justify investments.
9.
Design & Build:
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Manage the product development process, create prototypes, and iterate based on feedback.
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Ensure all product management, design, and engineering tasks are completed and meet quality assurance standards.
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Ensure products meet business and customer requirements regarding features, performance, and experience.
10.
Operational Readiness & Trials:
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Manage the internal roll-out of products and system updates.
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Oversee internal and external trials, including finding, managing, and negotiating with partners and suppliers in collaboration with product marketing.
11.
Cost Optimisation:
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Identify and execute plans to optimise product costs.
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Define strategies to reduce costs and decide on stop-sell actions when necessary.
12.
Technical Support:
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Provide 3 rd -level technical support to marketing and sales teams, including price definition and product feasibility analysis.
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Design testing procedures for quality assurance of finished products.
Requirements :
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Must-haves
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
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Strong analytical skills and ability to create data-backed propositions.
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Technical Skills
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Proven experience in product management, strategy, and development.
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Experience in Manufacturing
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Experience in HVAC-R, industrial kitchens, or other industrial applications of temperature/humidity sensors.
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Languages:
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Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory level B2 or above)
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(will be tested during the selection process).
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills:
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Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word (revisions, cross-references), PowerPoint (timed presentations)
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(will be tested during the selection process).
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Nice-to-have:
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Knowledge of other European languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, German).
Other required skills:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Customer-centric; effectively relates to customers and prospects.
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Perseverance and tenacity; view a “no” as motivation to work harder.
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Flexible and able to optimally allocate time and resources.
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Proactive problem solver with a sense of urgency.
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Action-oriented; takes initiative and does not wait for instructions.
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Team player; works effectively and collaboratively with colleagues.
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Highly organised; capable of achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
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Adaptable; thrives in a start-up environment and shapes undefined processes.
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Resilient under stress; eager to learn and improve daily.
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Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
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Works independently and as part of a team with open communication.
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Strong professional ethics.
Why Join Us :
30+ Years of Excellence
Since 1992, Megatron Sensors has been at the forefront of sensor technology, serving customers in
25+ countries worldwide . Our legacy is built on continuous innovation and trusted partnerships.
Truly International
Our team of
30+ dedicated professionals
brings together
four nationalities , united by shared goals and diverse perspectives.
Inclusive by Design
We embrace
diversity in all its forms . Our workforce spans
multiple generations , from
Gen Z to Boomers , fostering a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and learning.
Empowering Women in Leadership
With
60% female representation
in our senior management, we lead by example in building an inclusive and equitable leadership culture.
People-Centred Culture
Our team has a
median age of 39
and is a balanced mix of experience and new energy.
40% of our workforce
joined
in the past 4 years , while the remaining
60% average 10 years of tenure —a sign of trust, stability, and long-term growth.
Sustainable by Nature
We are certified to
ISO 9001:2015
and
ISO 14001:2015 , embedding
quality and environmental responsibility
into everything we do. Our operations are clean, with
zero Scope 1 emissions .
Merit-Driven Opportunities
Our
inclusive and impartial recruitment
focuses solely on
skills, experience, and attitude . We are committed to a culture of
meritocracy , where people grow through impact and contribution.
Welcoming All Voices
We
actively encourage applications from protected categories
and are proud to welcome talent from
diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences .
Globally Minded, Locally Rooted
Our headquarters are between
Naples and Caserta , in the heart of Southern Italy, a vibrant region full of character and tradition.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing company with a start-up spirit. We seek individuals willing to engage deeply, uphold professional ethics, and embrace a meritocratic work approach.
This role may *NOT* be for you if you:
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Dislike working towards targets.
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Prefer highly structured environments.
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Prefer a slower pace.
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Don’t embrace change.
How to Apply :
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Cover letter written in English (500 words max)
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CV written in English (2 pages max, in CAR format: Challenge/Action/Result)
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At least two references will be requested
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