Product & Innovation Manager

About Prysmian
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. 
 Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. 
 

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.

Product & Innovation Manager Power Grid Netherlands

Responsibilities

The process engineer at Prysmian will be responsible for the execution of the following.

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 the developments in 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. Assisted by 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, you oversee projects from beginning to end.

• have relevant product knowledge (Medium Voltage and/or High Voltage cables/accessories), know about the 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

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&