Global Product Manager - Thorn Indoor Global Product Manager - Thorn Indoor Spennymoor, UK SpotLIGHT of the job The Global Product Manager will be responsible for a dedicated portfolio of luminaires in the indoor lighting segment. You will be responsible for the product management of a portfolio of products for the Thorn Indoor luminaires. The primary responsibilities are to develop and lead the implementation of the product line strategy as part of the overall sustainable growth strategy of the Thorn brand within the Zumtobel Group. You will globally lead, manage and coordinate all product relevant activities of Thorn indoor portfolio with special focus on the goal definition for the product portfolio, creation of solid product briefs and provision of level one interface to all relevant stakeholders concerning product related topics Responsibilities Manage a global product portfolio of luminaires throughout its entire life cycle with full responsibility for the profitability. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the portfolio to enable decision for investments. Analyse and track the global market, technology, competitor, and customer requirements and trends related to the product families’ business and determining competitive attributes, prioritization and value propositions. Utilize global product and competitor analysis using state-of-the art methodologies & tools, to improve the product portfolio and provide cutting edge innovation. Identify customer needs, opportunities, technological trends and risks and formulating suggested positioning against competition. Develop and define the product strategy per family including short, mid and long-term roadmap, in line with brand and application strategy. Ensure the implementation of strategy and roadmap in the market through proactive cooperation with sales, and R&D. Skills & Experience You will have a background in Product Management ideally from the lighting industry. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, innovation management or business administration, marketing or other related fields. A clear understanding of how to shape, reposition, develop and rank a product portfolio of leading industry brands. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills for current and future requirements of products to be covered. What we offer A unique challenge of being part of a new team that aims to rebuild the well-known brand – Thorn Lighting. A very generous salary is on offer. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Subsidised travel globally. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pays when needed. Life Assurance (3x salary). 10% total pension contribution. (5% Employee, 5% Employer) What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Andrew Walker T +44 (0) 7929 376 338 Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE