Product & Innovation Manager

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

About the role

As Product & Innovation Manager, you will be a key player in the Energy Transition, driving product strategy and innovation for HV (High Voltage) and PD applications within Power Grid Netherlands.

About Prysmian

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

HV & PD Product Roadmap

• Develop and manage a multi-year product vision and roadmap, outlining the purpose, details, timing, and unique selling points for each offering.
• Propose investment priorities and business cases.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including portfolio reviews and decisions on investment, retention, harvesting, or exit.

Customer & Market Insight

• Assist sales in customer meetings and market analysis.
• Emphasize circularity and sustainability for market differentiation.
• Represent customer perspectives internally, analyze competitors, stay updated on standards, and turn insights into business solutions.

Innovation & Stage‑Gate Execution

• Drive an innovation funnel of validated concepts for HV and PD applications.
• Coordinate and drive developments across the internal organization (e.g. R&D, Operations, Quality, Procurement, HSE and Marketing).
• Oversee risk, schedule, and budget management; ensure effective internal execution.

Go‑to‑Market & Launch Excellence

• Define value propositions and positioning; build launch kits (datasheets, training, demos) and drive commercial readiness and post‑launch reviews.
• Work with support from the marketing department.

Continuous improvement

In this role you’ll be collaborating closely with the business managers for HV and PD as well as the HV- & NWC-engineering departments. You will support customer visits with product presentations. Visit and represent Prysmian at conferences and exhibitions. Together with the sales team you’ll use the gained market intelligence as input for our market strategy and product strategy. Occasionally you’ll be supporting actively on building tenders. You’ll be reporting directly to the commercial director Power Grid.

Who are we looking for?

A Product & Innovation Manager who wants to be a key player in the Energy Transition. Are you motivated by making the world greener and doing this in a safe but innovating way?

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor (HBO) or master (WO) degree on a technical subject.
• You have 5 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure and have a track record in R&D, Engineering or (technical) Sales.
• You have experience in managing multiple complex projects at the same time, overseeing projects from beginning to end.
• You have relevant product knowledge (Medium Voltage and/or High Voltage cables/accessories) and knowledge of relevant technical standards.
• You are driven by sustainability, circularity and innovation.
• You are familiar with identifying and assessing risks in a project and determining control measures (risk management).
• You are able to study application/tender documents for technical and sustainable aspects and consult with internal parties and suppliers regarding feasibility.
• You have good communication skills.
• You are a proactive player who takes initiative and knows how to persuade people.