Senior Product Manager, Automation & Digital Products

SKAN, founded in 1968, is a leading supplier of cleanroom equipment and isolators for the pharmaceutical sector. The company combines innovative hardware with tailored services, positioning itself as a key partner for both industry and research laboratories. As Senior Product Manager for Automation & Digital Products you will own the portfolio that spans PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, software tools and digital services such as XR mock‑ups and digital twins. In this role you will shape product strategies, build roadmaps and create business cases that reflect market, customer and technology insights. You will analyse trends, translate them into new solutions and prioritize customer requirements. From concept through to market launch you will steer the full product lifecycle, while working hand‑in‑hand with customers, sales, engineering, software development and service teams. You will also back sales and business‑development initiatives on strategic projects. The position requires a university degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, computer science, industrial engineering or a comparable field. You need several years of experience in product management, business development or sales of automation and software solutions. A solid grasp of PLC, HMI and SCADA technologies is essential, as is hands‑on experience with Industry 4.0, digitalisation, data integration or IIoT. You must understand automation, electrical and software engineering and have a background in technical sales and requirements management for capital goods or software products. Fluency in German and English is mandatory. The ideal candidate combines a customer‑focused, persuasive communication style with a strategic mindset and strong execution skills. Analytical, structured problem‑solving and a high degree of technical affinity for automation and digital solutions are valued. The role offers an open, collaborative culture, flat hierarchies, fast decision‑making, professional development through the SKAN Academy, comprehensive onboarding and five weeks of vacation with the possibility of additional leave. What the role asks for: - Degree in electrical engineering, automation, computer science or similar - Several years product management or sales experience in automation/software - Solid knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems - Experience with Industry 4.0, digitalisation, data integration or IIoT - Understanding of automation, electrical and software engineering - Technical sales and requirements management of capital goods/software - Fluent German (C1 or higher) - Fluent English (C1 or higher)