Technical Product Manager Almelo, Netherlands
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For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.

Are you passionate about product development and eager to make a tangible impact in the cycling industry? Cannondale is looking for a Technical Product Manager to drive our product initiatives and ensure seamless coordination between product and operations. Come ride with us in our beautiful, state-of-the-art factory in Almelo and be a key contributor to Cannondale's success.

About the Role: As a Technical Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in executing product development tasks and maintaining the flow of critical documentation, including specification sheets and Bills of Materials (BOM). You'll track product lifecycles, adhere to project timelines, and work closely with cross-functional teams to align our products with customer needs and business objectives.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Product Development Execution:
  • Manage day-to-day product lifecycle from concept to discontinuation.
  • Ensure timely, quality handovers to Operations with close PMO alignment.
• Project Tasks:
  • Track and adjust project progress to meet BOM, parts validation, and sample production deadlines.
  • Identify risks and implement strategies to keep projects on track.
  • Facilitate effective cross-departmental communication.
• Technical Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate specification sheets and BOMs for all in-house products, ensuring they reflect current configurations and costs.
  • Keep documentation updated and accessible for stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Cross-functional Coordination:
  • Serve as the main contact between Product, PMO, Master Data, and Operations.
  • Assess and follow-up on specification changes with relevant teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, optimize costs, and standardize components.
• Analyze KPIs to identify areas for operational improvement.
• Customer Focus:
  • Align product development with customer needs and business goals.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Collaborate with QA teams to ensure high-quality, reliable products and contribute to testing and validation efforts.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or a related role.
• Proven experience as an engineer, project manager, or similar technical operational role.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Strong knowledge of bicycle parts, components, assembly, repair and operation.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and operational excellence.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality products.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Some of our Great Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Great discounts on company products
• Employee Wellness Program Pon Fit
• A mix of casual yet professional culture
• Discount additional health insurance package
• Onsite gym (Almelo and Woudenberg)
• Collective Labour Agreement Metalektro
• Pension plan

Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the organization: As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Our DEI Mission Statement: At Cannondale, we are on a mission to inspire cycling for all. Whoever you were, are, or will be, you can find yourself here. Our diverse line-up of bikes reflects diverse voices, diverse communities, and diverse aspirations. We know the only way to foster that diversity is to foster inclusion in our perspectives. We are committed to not only seeking unique voices, but also cultivating, embracing, and channeling those of every member of the Cannondale community. We understand that doing so makes both our company and our products better. It's why we want you to Come Ride With Us – because bikes belong to us all.

We are a cycle-friendly employer: The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly companies. The certification is intended to help European companies to improve the situation for employees that cycle to work. As an acknowledgement for our effort we received the certificate “cycle-friendly employer”.

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