Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d)

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Salary Compensation

The position is classified in the non-tariff category, based on a 40-hour workweek and the fulfillment of all tasks and requirements.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit it exclusively via our internal applicant management system, SuccessFactors. You can access it through the homepage by navigating to M+H Careers – our internal job portal.

If you do not have a MANN+HUMMEL email address, please send your application, including the reference number 8025, to jobs@mann-hummel.com.

If you have any questions, please contact your HR Business Partner.

Role Summary

As Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d), you will lead the global Hydraulic Initiative and drive the strategic development of MANN+HUMMEL's hydraulic business across the Heavy Duty and Industrial / Off-Road markets.

Combining business development, portfolio strategy, market development, and cross-functional leadership, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen our market position, and translate market and customer requirements into sustainable business success. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Controlling, regional Product Management, and regional stakeholders, you will shape our hydraulic solutions strategy, drive portfolio expansion, and support the successful implementation of global growth initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Developing and continuously refining the global strategy for hydraulic solutions, including product portfolio, roadmap, market approach, and business models
• Defining, implementing, and monitoring market, customer, and product strategies in close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and regional organizations
• Creating, coordinating, and executing business development plans and business cases while ensuring stakeholder alignment and achievement of strategic and financial targets
• Driving market intelligence and competitive analysis activities to identify customer needs, market trends, competitive developments, and growth opportunities in hydraulic applications
• Translating customer and market requirements into structured product specifications, portfolio priorities, and innovation initiativesEstablishing and maintaining innovation and product roadmaps together with Engineering and relevant business functions
• Defining regional targets and coordinating the necessary actions together with regional stakeholders and specialist functions
• Leading and coordinating global cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Controlling
• Collaborating closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of customer, application, and market-driven projects
• Acting as a strategic sparring partner for Sales to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and business expansion activities
• Supporting global customer engagement activities, including customer visits, presentations, trade fairs, exhibitions, and business development initiatives
• Driving market expansion, competitive positioning, and sustainable growth of the hydraulic business globally Your Profile

• Education: You have successfully completed a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial discipline.
• Experience: Several years of professional experience in Business Development, Product Management, Strateg