Product manager for propeller and propulsion retrofits

Would you like to play an important part in our further journey towards decarbonisation and sustainability? Then join our Retrofit & Upgrade department at MAN Energy Solutions, where we implement retrofit solutions to existing propeller and propulsion systems. Our retrofit portfolio consists of a broad range of solutions applying the latest developments within engine technology and propulsion systems to vessels in service. As our new product manager, you will become part of  a key business department in the aftersales division PrimeServ. Do you have the right combination of good technical understanding and commercial awareness? Then we might have the perfect job for you!

What are you going to do?
As our new product manager, you will be part of the development of new propeller and propulsion solutions, as well as taking an active part in sales projects with tendering tasks. You will work in a close cooperation with our engineering departments in order to scope the solutions and projects. You will assist our sales team with creating sales documents, technical documentation and support in the tendering phase of sales projects.

More specifically, you will be:

• Managing and developing retrofit solutions for propeller and propulsion systems.
• Be responsible for tendering tasks in connection with sales projects.
• Support our retrofit sales and execution teams before, during and after sales order.
• Coordinating activities and following up with a broad variety of departments.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining commercial and technical documentation for our solutions.

Who are you?
You have previous experience as product manager or from another position where both technical and commercial competences have been used. You are used to, and thrive in a busy working environment, and you are willing to assume the product responsibility for a number of retrofit solutions.

We imagine that you will come with a bachelor, master or equivalent in a relevant field, e.g. mechanical engineer, marine engineer or naval architect. It would be an advantage if you have experience with diesel engines and propulsion systems for ships.

It would be ideal if your technical knowledge is on a high level and you are also used to communicating with both internal and external stakeholders. We do however also offer intensive product training in order to give you the right competences needed.

Since you will work in an international environment, you should have excellent English skills in both speaking and writing.

We imagine that you:

• Have experience with technical products and solutions, preferably from the maritime industry.
• Experience with technical scoping and tendering of sales projects.
• Have a good commercial awareness and a customer-centric attitude.
• Are structured, self-driven, and result oriented with a focus on quality in your daily work.
• You thrive in a busy and international working environment, and know how to handle multiple tasks and smaller projects at the same time.

How is your new team/area of business?
You will be part of the Product Management department in Retrofit & Upgrade. The retrofit & upgrade department consist of 70 employees working out of Frederikshavn, Holeby and Copenhagen. The retrofit propulsion team in Frederikshavn drives development, sales and execution of our four-stroke propulsion engine and propeller solutions. As our product manager you will mature/develop new retrofit & upgrade solutions across all of our product lines, covering two-stroke, four-stroke genset, propeller and propulsion.

We are a diverse team of skilled and dedicated people, focusing on product management,. We work closely together with our colleagues in the sales and order execution departments. As our new colleague you will become part of a casual, positive and assisting work environment. This particular position will be based in Frederikshavn, where you will join our team of 7 people, consisting of sales managers, coordinators, product managers and project managers, all dealing with propeller and propulsion retrofits.

Who is MAN Energy Solutions?
With headquarter in Germany, MAN Energy Solutions employs around 15,000 people worldwide. Of these, we are approx. 2,200 passionate employees in Denmark in three locations: Copenhagen, Frederikshavn and Holeby. With more than 250 years of experience in advanced engineering, we deliver a unique portfolio of technologies and opportunities in the development of engines for use on ships and in power plants across the globe. MAN Energy Solutions works on the motto "Future in The Making", because we make a virtue out of creating sustainable solutions and contribute to a carbon neutral economy.

What can MAN Energy Solutions offer you?
MAN Energy Solutions offers a competitive salary package and pension scheme. In addition, we have a number of other employee benefits, which among other things includes:

• Health insurance, access to physiotherapy etc.
• Massage scheme
• Wealth of employee clubs and associations covering everything from sports to art
• Discount clubs
• Great flexibility
• Free parking

How do you apply?
If you think the job sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you! Apply for the job through our homepage by clicking on “Apply for position” and attach CV, application letter and other relevant documents. The application deadline is Friday the 14th of October 2022. We will conduct interviews during the application period. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact department manager Christoffer Dixen by phone on +45 2014 8329. More information about the company can be found at www.man-es.com.

MAN Energy Solutions encourages all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, religion, disability and ethnic background to apply for this positio

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