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

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Key Responsibilities

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  At the interface of engineering, commercial strategy, and key account management, you ensure that products meet both technical requirements and business objectives.

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

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