Product Manager
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Are you ready for what's next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes "Next Never Rests™," and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Workplace Category: Hybrid Travel Required: 10 - 20% travel internationally as required Direct Reports: 0 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the country for which they are applying. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship at this time or in the future. Relocation: Not Eligible Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: The Product Manager, Digital Switching owns the strategy, roadmap, and in‑market performance of our Navico Group Digital Switching components and portfolio (power distribution modules, user interface modules, and associated software/firmware). The role blends market insight, technical fluency, and commercial acumen to deliver products that are robust, standards‑compliant, and loved by customers. You will partner closely with Engineering, UX, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and key OEM/channel customers to define requirements, prioritize backlogs, and drive launches that meet revenue, margin, and quality targets. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: Product Strategy & Roadmap Define and maintain a clear product roadmap for digital switching solutions across hardware, software, and system integration. Develop business cases, including revenue potential, cost models, and pricing strategies. Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement or expansion. Customer & Market Insight Engage directly with OEMs, integrators, and channel partners to understand needs and expectations. Translate customer insights into product requirements and value propositions. Validate concepts and solutions through prototypes, pilots, and field testing. Product Delivery Work with engineering teams to create detailed product requirements. Prioritise features, manage trade‑offs, and ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory expectations. Track progress through development cycles and remove obstacles that may impact timelines. Go to Market Planning Lead product launch preparations, including product positioning, messaging, and internal training. Support the creation of marketing materials, technical documentation, and sales tools. (Level 4 service support) Partner with sales teams to prepare channel strategies and customer engagement plans. Lifecycle Management Monitor product performance after launch and identify opportunities for improvement. Support supply chain planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management. Guide cost‑down actions, product updates, and end‑of‑life planning. Commercial and Operational Ownership Track revenue, profitability, and key performance targets. Collaborate with suppliers and partners on technology alignment and cost expectations. Support field issue resolution through coordination with engineering and service teams. Product Expertise & Documentation Ownership Serve as the internal product expert for Digital Switching solutions, including Integrated Solutions maintaining a deep understanding of system architecture, product capabilities, and integration best practices. Lead the creation, review, and ongoing refinement of product documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, wiring diagrams, software release notes, and technical reference materials. Ensure documentation is accurate, clear, compliant, and aligned with engineering specifications, safety requirements, and brand standards. Partner with engineering, UX, and technical writing teams to validate documentation throughout development, prototype builds, and field testing. Support internal teams (Sales, Service, Training, Channel) with product expert content, including training materials, FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and digital learning resources. Capture field insights and service feedback to improve manuals, support materials, and knowledge base content across the product lifecycle. Act as a resource for OEMs and installers, providing guidance on best practices for system configuration, installation, and operation. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, product design, business, or a related field. A postgraduate degree in business or technology is beneficial. Exposure to product management practices or fra
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