Product Manager

Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid

Team: Product Management

Type: Full-time

Who We Are At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) , we design and manufacture one of the world’s most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators—from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications.

But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines .

We build the future of construction .

As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond.

Our Values

• Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.
• Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.
• Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.
• Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.

Your Mission As Product Manager , you will have a direct reporting line to the Manager Product Management who reports to the Director Business Solutions & Customizations.

You will be responsible for defining and delivering market-leading construction machinery products and customized solutions. You will drive customer-centric innovation, shape long-term product roadmaps, and ensure successful product delivery and performance through its lifecycle.

This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, financial acumen, strong technical collaboration, and leadership across cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, and Marketing). The role emphasizes innovation, customer value, cost performance, and technical excellence.

Your Role Encompasses

• Market and Customer Insight: Understanding customer needs and market dynamics is foundational.
• Strategic Thinking and Vision: Product Management must translate customer and market needs into a coherent product vision and long-term strategy.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Product Managers work with diverse teams to deliver products and solutions, including suppliers.
• Execution and Delivery management: Turning ideas into shipped products and solutions requires strong project management, planning and execution.
• Analytical and Financial Acumen: Product Managers must ensure product profitability and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing Market and Customer Research

• Conduct market segmentation, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Identify customer needs, usage patterns, and pain points.
• Develop clear user personas and gather ongoing feedback to validate product direction.

Product Vision and Strategy

• Define the long-term product vision, strategy, and portfolio roadmap for both base machine as well as customized options.
• Identify unmet market opportunities and drive innovation.
• Articulate clear value propositions based on customer and business needs.
• Ensure alignment of product strategy with company growth targets and engineering roadmaps.

Product Development & Financials

• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, QA, and design for product specification and development.
• Seek opportunities with external suppliers.
• Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and lead milestone delivery.
• Ensure compliance with development standards, especially for European markets.
• Define target costs, pricing structure, and profitability goals.
• Evaluate financial performance post-launch and adjust as necessary.

Roadmapping and Planning

• Create and maintain product roadmaps, aligned with business goals.
• Track development timelines, feature sets, and key product KPIs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across regions and functions for strategic alignment.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage product lifecycle from concept to retirement.
• Lead the cross functional teams for new product introductions (NPI).
• Monitor performance and quality metrics, drive product enhancements.
• Support product launches, field testing, and technical and sales training.
• Ensure documentation, marketing materials, and service support are in place.

Communication

• The product manager provides answers and information to internal and external stakeholders (HCM, internal departments, dealers, suppliers, customers) related to his/her product group.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s in Business Administration preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management within construction machinery, construction equipment, or similar OEM industries within Europe.
• Strong technical acumen combined with commercial and strategic thinking.
• Experience in international European markets and managing a multi-product portfolio is a plus.
• Familiarity with product development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High motivation, drive, and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Fluent in English.
• Regular travel to customer sites, dealers, and manufacturing locations (domestic and international).

What We Offer

• Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between 71.000 euros and 108.000 euros (including holiday allowance and based on experience)
• 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
• ‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)
• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
• Working from home possibility and flexible working hours
• Budget of 1500 euro’s to set up your workplace
• Collective accident insurance
• International learning and development program
• Career opportunities

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At HCME, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace— everyone is welcome .