Head of Product Competence & Applications

6d6 days ago

Anton Paar

Graz, AT · Full-time · €54,000 – €85,000

About this role

Anton Paar develops, produces, and distributes highly precise measuring instruments and automation and robotics solutions worldwide. As Head of Product Competence & Applications, you lead a team of product and application specialists and technical writers. You act as a key interface with product management, R&D, sales, and customers worldwide.

Provide operational leadership and continuous development of the Product Competence team. Develop and maintain the applications roadmap in close coordination with Product Management and international Sales. Participate in product launches and strategic support for the market positioning of new technologies and solutions.

Collaborate closely with R&D and Product Engineering in product development and lifecycle management. Offer technical support and application consulting for international customers and sales subsidiaries. Engage in active exchange with global subsidiaries to strengthen international product expertise.

Create sales-supporting materials and organize and deliver product trainings and workshops. Join a reliable long-term workplace in an expanding international high-tech company. Benefit from an innovative company culture, individual training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Completed technical or scientific degree (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Technology)
Proven leadership experience in a technology-driven environment
Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Solution-oriented, structured, and results-driven working style with a high degree of initiative and resilience
Excellent communication skills and confident interaction with interdisciplinary stakeholders
Strong presentation skills and experience in creating technical content for sales and customers

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership and continuous development of the Product Competence team
Develop and maintain the applications roadmap in close coordination with Product Management and international Sales
Participate in product launches and strategic support for the market positioning of new technologies and solutions
Collaborate closely with R&D and Product Engineering in product development and lifecycle management
Provide technical support and application consulting for international customers and sales subsidiaries
Engage in active exchange with global subsidiaries to sustainably strengthen international product expertise
Create sales-supporting materials and organize and deliver product trainings and workshops

Benefits

Reliable and long-term workplace in an expanding and international high-tech company
Innovative company culture that promotes technical excellence
Value-oriented working environment that fosters friendly, supportive cooperation
Individual training and onboarding
Work Outside Office (occasion-related possibility to work outside the office)
Voluntary flexibility allowance
Professional and personal development