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Head of Global Process Management for Product Portfolio Management

Inseriert am: 18.07.2018

Head of Global Process Management for Product Portfolio Management



Liechtenstein, SchaanReference No: 6353

What's the role?


Drive processes, data management and systems for global product portfolio management of HW, SW and Services.


Who is Hilti?


If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service.


With some 27,000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.


What does the role involve?


In this challenging global role you will drive all processes, data and systems enabling efficient and effective product portfolio management (including business solution management, vendor and IT management), for all Business Units and Regions. You will be responsible for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Information Management (PIM) and will have global ownership of toolchain of systems and applications. You will drive application of product development methods and systems for hardware (HW), software (SW) and Services. You will have the opportunity to partner with senior management in Marketing, Development and Project Management to improve all practices in product life cycle management to ensure operational excellence along the product life cycle. As a champion of Agility at Hilti, you will be the sparring partner for the Development functions (HW, SW and Services) in how to bring ideas to market in most lean and efficient way.

MARKETING - We have more than 200,000 interactions with our customers every day. It’s how we get to know their businesses, understand their needs and develop the precise products and services that will help them.

What do we offer?


Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.


We have a very thorough people review process, unlike any we know of in any other business. We screen everyone in the company in a yearly career performance matching process. It means we can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit and further our teams personally and professionally.


Additionally, we offer you a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, these may include day care for your kids or a free in-house gym.


Why should you apply?


In this management role of high visibility, you will have the opportunity to work on global and strategic initiatives with a real business impact for Hilti. You will have also the opportunity to lead and develop a multinational and diverse team of professionals that works across two locations.


What you need is:



  • Track record in strategy development and implementation of PLM / PDM, and PIM solutions in multinational settings.

  • Broad knowledge and experience in development, development processes and methods

  • 5+ years leadership experience in Industry or Consulting

  • Proven experience in IT and external partner management as well as in program management

  • Strategic thinking, excellent inter-personal and communication skills

  • Fluency in English, German is a plus

  • Willingness to travel (30%)

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