Director, Product Management, Dairy Technology Solutions

Job Description

We're building a cross-functional product team that owns end-to-end solutions for animal identification and monitoring and, as Product Manager, you'll share leadership with a Technology Lead and work closely with a Product Designer, engineers, delivery leads and commercial partners. You'll help shape strategy, discover valuable customer outcomes, and drive delivery and adoption.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

Product Strategy & Ownership

• Own a product through its full lifecycle: vision, strategy, roadmap and outcomes
• Build business cases, market valuations and value propositions for new capabilities
• Identify unmet customer needs and market opportunities

Customer & Market Insight

• Lead continuous discovery: customer interviews, surveys, field visits and advisory groups
• Translate insights into a prioritized backlog and outcome-focused roadmap
• Monitor industry trends and competitors to refine strategy

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Connect teams directly with customers to maintain alignment and focus
• Partner with commercial teams to validate value propositions and support go-to-market
• Work closely with the Technology Lead, designers and engineers to discover, validate and deliver solutions
• Lead efforts to increase adoption, retention and growth through coordinated marketing and customer success activities

Go-to-Market & Commercialization

• Drive release planning, launch execution and ongoing product support with cross-functional partners
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing as needed to bring products to market efficiently
• Establish customer success frameworks and support models to maximize adoption and satisfaction

Performance & Accountability

• Own financial planning and be accountable for product financial performance
• Maintain and prioritize the backlog to maximize value and sustainability
• Define and track product metrics, run business reviews, and adjust strategy based on results
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Animal or Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or related field — or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in agriculture technology, livestock management or animal health
• Demonstrated experience with modern product discovery and delivery methods
• Experience working on technology-powered products in roles such as Product Manager, Product Designer, Engineer, Data Analyst or Data Scientist
• Ability to work across multiple functions (engineering, design, finance, sales, marketing)
• Strong problem-solving and risk-assessment skills; able to build structured, data-informed narratives
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with engineers, designers, stakeholders and senior leaders
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of leading through influence
• Ownership mindset and comfort committing to measurable outcomes
• Passion for inclusive teamwork and fostering innovation across diverse teams

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry's most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Commercial Operations Management, Customer Journey, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Product Management, Project Management, Sales Cycle Management, Supply Chain

Preferred Skills:

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Requisition ID:R371038

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