Product Manager Valves to Metso

Introduction

We are seeking a Product Manager to join our team within Valves & Hoses Product Group. In this highly entrepreneurial role, with a wide variety of responsibilities and accountability, you will be the link between engineering and the market. You will be responsible for continuing to grow our business of Valves, which involves working with sales, product competitiveness, and customer experience. Your role plays a crucial part in contributing to our growth strategy. In this position, you will report to the Director of the Valves & Hoses Product Group.

This is a global position with possible locations in Espoo or Lappeenranta, Finland; Malmö, Sala, or Skellefteå, Sweden; and Sydney, Australia. While the preferred location is Sala, Sweden. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Team you belong to

You will join a dynamic valves and hoses expert team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and all passionate about achieving outstanding results together. We foster an open and inclusive environment where every team member enjoys a high degree of independence and thrives on strong self-leadership. We have an ongoing business development and transformation process, all to be prepared to meet customers' needs and expectations.

We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as engineering and sales teams, and external stakeholders, such as suppliers and customers. Our team culture is all about collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

What you'll do

In this position, you will be a co-operative team player and an individually contributor.

• Ensure leadership in product and technology, focusing on continuous improvement, new developments, and long-term innovation with an entrepreneurial approach.
• Develop long-term plans for products to implement portfolio strategies and R&D roadmaps, aligning with sustainability and digitalization goals.
• Actively monitor product performance, enhance customer value, reduce costs, and position products effectively in the market.
• Create and maintain product materials, including trainings, presentations, technical papers, and marketing content.
• Provide technical expertise for complex troubleshooting and support sales and delivery functions.
• Set and oversee the tools needed for successful product marketing.
• Implement best practices in design, sourcing, service optimization, marketing, and competitor analysis.
• Align and engage with various functions and stakeholders to ensure organizational success.

Who you are

• Applicable B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree and/or Technical or Business degree.
• Proven track record of professional accomplishments and reliability.
• Customer-oriented with the necessary engineering skills to gather input and consolidate results.
• Self-motivated and highly driven to deliver.
• Good communicator with strong collaboration and influencing skills.
• Familiarity and willingness to work in a large, complex organization with a broad stakeholder base.
• As a collaborative leader, you navigate different stakeholders with ease, collaborating across diverse cultures and environments.
• Experience with the valves product range and related services, especially in the mining industry, is an asset.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

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For additional information, please contact external recruitment consultant Anna Edén at [email protected]

Recruitment timeline: Please submit your application by May, 30th, 2025. However, the position will be filled immediately when a suitable person is found.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.