Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid
Team: Product Management
Type: Full-time

Who We Are

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we design and manufacture one of the world’s most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators—from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications.
But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines.
We build the future of construction.
As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond.

Our Values

• Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.

• Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.

• Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.

• Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.

 

Your Mission

As Product Manager, you will have a direct reporting line to the Manager Product Management who reports to the Director Business Solutions & Customizations.
You will be responsible for defining and delivering market-leading construction machinery products and customized solutions. You will drive customer-centric innovation, shape long-term product roadmaps, and ensure successful product delivery and performance through its lifecycle. 
This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, financial acumen, strong technical collaboration, and leadership across cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, and Marketing). The role emphasizes innovation, customer value, cost performance, and technical excellence.
Your role encompasses:

• Market and Customer Insight: Understanding customer needs and market dynamics is foundational.

• Strategic Thinking and Vision: Product Management must translate customer and market needs into a coherent product vision and long-term strategy.

• Cross functional Collaboration: Product Managers work with diverse teams to deliver products and solutions, including suppliers.

• Execution and Delivery management: Turning ideas into shipped products and solutions requires strong project management, planning and execution.

• Analytical and Financial Acumen: Product Managers must ensure product profitability and performance.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Market and Customer Research

• Conduct market segmentation, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking.

• Identify customer needs, usage patterns, and pain points.

• Develop clear user personas and gather ongoing feedback to validate product direction.

 

Product Vision and Strategy

• Define the long-term product vision, strategy, and portfolio roadmap for both base machine as well as customized options.

• Identify unmet market opportunities and drive innovation.

• Articulate clear value propositions based on customer and business needs.

• Ensure alignment of product strategy with company growth targets and engineering roadmaps.

 

Product Development & Financials

• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, QA, and design for product specification and development.

• Seek opportunities with external suppliers.

• Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and lead milestone delivery.

• Ensure compliance with development standards, especially for European markets.

• Define target costs, pricing structure, and profitability goals.

• Evaluate financial performance post-launch and adjust as necessary.

 

Roadmapping and Planning

• Create and maintain product roadmaps, aligned with business goals.

• Track development timelines, feature sets, and key product KPIs.

• Coordinate with stakeholders across regions and functions for strategic alignment.

 

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage product lifecycle from concept to retirement.

• Lead the cross functional teams for new product introductions (NPI).

• Monitor performance and quality metrics, drive product enhancements.

• Support product launches, field testing, and technical and sales training.

• Ensure documentation, marketing materials, and service support are in place.

 

Communication

• The product manager provides answers and information to internal and external stakeholders (HCM, internal departments, dealers, suppliers, customers) related to his/her product group.

 

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s in Business Administration preferred).

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product management within construction machinery, construction equipment, or similar OEM industries within Europe.

• Strong technical acumen combined with commercial and strategic thinking.

• Experience in international European markets and managing a multi-product portfolio is a plus.

• Familiarity with product development methodologies.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• High motivation, drive, and entrepreneurial attitude.

• Fluent in English.

• Regular travel to customer sites, dealers, and manufacturing locations (domestic and international).

 

What We Offer

• Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between 71’000 euros and 108’000 euros (including holiday allowance and based on experience)

• 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)

• ‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)

• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution

• Working from home possibility and flexible working hours

• Budget of 1500 euro’s to set up your workplace

• Collective accident insurance

• International learning and development program

• Career opportunities

 

Ready to Apply?

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