Product Director Robotics

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hybrid working model combining office and home; working from abroad is available for up to 30 days per year.

Salary: EUR 96,600–144,900 annually, plus a performance-based annual incentive.

Company

hirify.global is a global house of home appliance brands, including Philips, Philips Baristina, Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, L’OR Barista and Senseo, with a portfolio spanning kitchen appliances, coffee, climate, garment and floor care.

What you will do

• Define the Robotics category vision, strategy, innovation roadmap and product/project portfolio for global robot vacuum cleaners.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from value proposition creation and new product introductions through range extensions, global rollouts and phase-out.
• Partner with R&D, Operations and Engineering to translate robotics, IoT, connectivity and smart-home developments into scalable products delivered on time, within cost and at the required quality.
• Build business cases, manage pricing and product claims, and drive turnover, margin, market share, revenue and profitability.
• Lead and develop the Robotics Product Management team while aligning Product Management, Marketing, Design, Finance, Operations, Markets and senior stakeholders.
• Turn technical capabilities, consumer insights and research into compelling marketing, sales and retailer listing stories.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Product Management or a related field, ideally in vacuum cleaners, floor care, consumer electronics, robotics, smart home, connected devices, household durables or another technology-led consumer category.
• Strong experience managing complex physical-product portfolios combining hardware, software, connectivity and/or digital ecosystems.
• Good understanding of IoT and connected-device propositions, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into consumer and commercial value.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time, within budget and at the required quality.
• Strong commercial acumen, including portfolio strategy, sustainable growth, revenue, profitability, pricing, market dynamics, Ratings & Reviews and retailer listing pitches.
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills, including the ability to gain buy-in from senior stakeholders, customers and consumers.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, connect functions and regions, and convert technical, consumer and commercial topics into clear strategic choices.
• Ability to develop a solid understanding of cleaning performance, including suction, brush systems, mopping, filtration and base stations, and how consumers and retailers evaluate floor-care products.
• Experience working in a global, cross-cultural environment with development, manufacturing and commercial teams across regions.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience specifically in vacuum cleaners, floor care or related consumer categories.
• Chinese language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work combining office and home, with work-from-abroad flexibility for up to 30 days per year.
• Internationally competitive base salary, performance-based annual incentive and a top-of-market pension scheme.
• Holiday package with additional care and development days, extended parental leave and the possibility to purchase additional days.
• Commuting, phone and home-office allowances, bicycle plan, health insurance discount and gym membership discount.
• Product discounts, learning and career development opportunities, and an inclusive international working culture.