Product Manager Mobile Cranes (m/f/x)

Your mission • Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle of mobile cranes, including performance analysis and integration of market and customer feedback for continuous improvement • Customer & Market Requirements: Collect, prioritize, and implement technical requirements from customers and stakeholders; work closely with R&D, design, engineering, and marketing • Prototype Oversight: Monitor pilot and prototype tests, identify optimizations, and ensure implementation in serial production • Technical Support: Support sales teams and provide assistance to customers, service partners, and end users • Training Development: Prepare technical documentation and training materials for operators, service teams, and sales • International Collaboration: Support global development teams in adapting and enhancing mobile cranes for the European market • Travel: Up to 70% within Europe and occasional trips to China Your profile • Completed technical degree (B.Sc. or higher) in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, crane technology, or a related field • Strong knowledge in mobile hydraulics, drive systems, and crane mechanics • Experience in product management of construction machinery, ideally mobile cranes • Analytical mindset, confident appearance, strong communication skills, and customer-oriented approach • Excellent English skills, both written and spoken • Driving license class B (C desirable) • Willingness to travel internationally Nice-to-haves: • Knowledge of European standards and certification requirements for mobile cranes • Experience in service, training creation, or machine commissioning • Additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Chinese Why us? • Responsibility in an internationally oriented role • 30 vacation days and flexible work arrangements • Career development opportunities in a globally growing company • Collaboration with international expert teams and cutting-edge construction machinery About us Welcome to XCMG, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery. We develop state-of-the-art excavators, cranes, earthmoving, and road construction equipment for customers in the construction, mining, and energy industries. At our Krefeld location, four subsidiaries are represented. In addition to the European headquarters, XCMG Europe GmbH, the site also hosts dedicated companies for research and development, strategic purchasing, as well as sales and service. Together, we drive investments and innovation forward. With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute your professionalism and expertise while developing further in an intercultural and forward-looking environment.