Product Line Manager Defense Applications (a) | Region: Lausanne, Switzerland

About this role

You take end-to-end ownership of a dedicated product portfolio in the defense segment, from strategic positioning to market execution. At the interface of engineering, commercial strategy, and key account management, you ensure that products meet both technical requirements and business objectives. You translate innovation roadmaps into market-ready solutions and actively drive growth in powertrain and defense-related applications.

Tasks

Full lifecycle ownership of an assigned defense product portfolio

Performance monitoring and initiation of targeted improvement measures across the product lifecycle

Definition of product requirements and specifications based on customer input, R&D direction, and market intelligence

Direct customer interface and systematic consolidation of market and customer insights

Ownership of pricing decisions, profitability targets, cost control, and optimization initiatives

Driving new product launches in close coordination with Project Management and Marketing functions

Development of differentiated value propositions aligned to innovation roadmap and competitive dynamics

Alignment of regional product strategies and portfolio coverage across key markets

Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Technical Sales, and senior stakeholders on product direction

Active contribution to the development and continuous improvement of product configuration tools

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering or a comparable technical discipline

5+ years in a product management or engineering role, ideally within combustion engine or powertrain environments

Solid understanding of powertrain systems and their application in industrial or defense contexts

Hands-on experience with product lifecycle management processes

Commercial acumen: pricing logic, margin management, profitability levers

Proven ability to operate in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders

Exposure to defense or regulated industrial markets is an advantage

Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g. MS Project or equivalent)

Fluent German and English (C1); French at working level (B2) an asset

Strong commercial mindset combined with structured, direct communication style

Resilient, assertive personality, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and external partners

At CONCAPE, we guide you through the entire hiring process, from first contact to contract signing directly with the client, including relocation support for non-residents.

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