Global Technical Product Manager

Svenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetSCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2015 amounted to approximately SEK 115bn (EUR 12.3bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com
 

Overview
The Internet Of Things (IoT) will result in over a trillion devices being connected over the next few years. The growth rate is accelerating and the realisable commercial opportunities through connectivity are enormous. SCA are actively engaged in the expansion of IOT in the washroom space and we are now recruiting a Global Technical Product Manager to support our rapid expansion.
We deliver measurable business benefits by helping our clients to be better informed, allowing them to be more proactive and deliver a superior experience to their customers. Our clients are able to respond to customer complaints before they occur and keep themselves ahead of their competitors by leveraging the powerful data-based insights from connected washroom systems
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We are now recruiting a Global Technical Product Manager. This is an exciting career opportunity for a talented individual to join a small but dedicated team and help to create a successful future for this emerging part of our business.
The successful candidate will report to the Global Director Emerging Arenas and the location is Gothenburg, Sweden.



Main Tasks
Own and manage the Global Tork connected hardware assortment
Set and own the mandatory specification for products within defined assortment
Accountable for correct information in specification systems
Accountable to secure that global for packaging and artwork is updated according to specifications
Accountable to inform about article changes to Business Units
Responsible for providing Business Units organizations with support/product knowledge when needed
Work with Suppliers, SCA IT and Sourcing to find appropriate supply chain.
Actively drive and/or participate in development, upgrade, improvement and launch projects
Accountable to take corrective actions on product complaints within mandatory specifications and legal IP protection matters
Responsible for product trainings.
Secure competitor analysis is conducted

Key Competencies
Master Degree in electro / technical physics, IT/data or similar
Minimum of 10 years of working experience from a similar position
Experience with embedded products and IoT
Experience from working in a larger manufacturing company
Empathy to work with different types of people
Fluent in English, written and spoken

Furthermore, we are looking for someone that takes initiatives and is driven to perform. You are able and willing to travel 20-40 days per year, mainly to USA and China.

Additional Information
Please apply online.
If you have questions regarding position, please contact Global Director Emerging Arenas Peter Blomström: +46 31 746 11 22
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