Product Manager – Hygienic Pumps (m / f/d)

Description

Shape the future of hygienic pump technology with GEA Hilge. At GEA Hilge, a subsidiary of GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH, you’ll join a global leader in hygienic pumping solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. As GEA’s international competence center for pump technology, we develop and deliver premium centrifugal and positive displacement pumps that are recognized worldwide for their reliability, efficiency, and uncompromising hygienic standards. We are looking for a Product Manager Hygienic Pumps (m/f/d) who is passionate about driving innovation, shaping product strategies, and bringing market-leading solutions to customers around the globe.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Proven Product Management experience, ideally within hygienic pumps, fluid handling, or hygienic process technology.

• Strong industry knowledge in food & beverage, dairy, and/or pharmaceutical processing.

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Production, and Supply Chain.

• Independent, structured, and hands-on, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Business-fluent in German and English (written and spoken), with high willingness to travel internationally.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with SAP / SAP CRM.

• A secure, long-term position in a global industry leader.

• Permanent employment contract with attractive compensation package

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model (up to 2 remote days/week).

• 30 vacation days annually.

• Extensive training, learning, and career development opportunities within GEA’s global network.

• A collaborative, supportive, and innovation-driven culture.

• Access to JobRad – our bike leasing program.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Define and manage global product strategies, including lifecycle, portfolio development, pricing, and long-term direction.

• Drive international product line and application strategies, adapting to regional market needs.

• Lead and prioritize development projects in close collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute global product launches that deliver measurable business impact.

• Analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and monitor competitors to guide innovation.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and a culture of innovation to strengthen product success.