Mühlacker, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Global product management and marketing leadership for IoT and smart tracking portfolios, driving the digitalization of physical assets and supply chains. Responsible for turning emerging technologies into market-ready, scalable solutions that solve real-world business challenges. Leading end-to-end initiatives from product strategy and portfolio development to solution design and go-to-market execution, fostering innovation across active IoT (RTLS) devices, trackers, smart labels, and passive RFID systems. Focus on creating measurable impact by connecting technology, customer insights, and business outcomes to deliver solutions that shape the future of industries.
Responsible for the global leadership of Product Management, Product Marketing, and Program Management for Linxens’ IoT and RFID Solutions portfolio. Leading the development and growth of global product lines, ensuring strong alignment between market needs, technology innovation, and business strategy. Driving the end-to-end lifecycle of connected products and solutions – from market insight and product vision through development, industrialization, commercialization, and global deployment across automotive, industrial, logistics, and healthcare markets. Key Responsibilities • Global leadership of Product Management, Product Marketing, and Program Management teams across multiple sites, establishing a unified product governance model • Ownership of Linxens’ IoT and RFID product portfolio, defining product vision, lifecycle strategies, and long-term portfolio roadmaps • Leading Product Line Management for IoT Smart Labels and Active Tags (BLE, Cellular, Sigfox, Satellite, Hybrid) and passive RFID tags (UHF, HF, NFC), shaping product strategy and competitive positioning • Driving product marketing and go-to-market strategies including market segmentation, value propositions, pricing strategy, and commercial enablement • Steering global Program Management to ensure structured execution and successful delivery from concept to industrialization and market launch • Collaborating with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure scalable product architectures, manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and profitable growth • Strengthening Linxens’ position in the global IoT and RFID ecosystem through product-driven innovation and strategic customer engagement • Contributing to the strategic development of the IoT Solutions Business Unit and the future portfolio of connected sensing and identification technologies
Responsible for the strategic and operational execution of a global IoT and RFID product portfolio – from initial idea and concept development to pre-sales, industrialization, mass production, and end-to-end solution delivery. Driving innovation and business growth across automotive, industrial, logistics, and healthcare markets by combining program leadership, product line management, and business development into one cohesive strategy. Key Focus Areas: • End-to-end ownership of product portfolio, solutions, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market dynamics, and integrated system requirements • Acting as Product Line Manager for IoT Smart Labels and Active Tags (BLE, Cellular, Sigfox, Satellite, Hybrid) and passive RFID tags (UHF, HF, NFC), defining product vision, solution architecture, market positioning, and go-to-market strategies • Global leadership of Project & Program Managers across multiple sites, ensuring governance, delivery excellence, and operational efficiency • Business development and strategic customer engagement to strengthen Linxens’ position in the global IoT and RFID ecosystem through product- and solution-driven approaches • Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to accelerate innovation, solution integration, manufacturability, and profitability • Driving digital transformation and process optimization to enhance transparency, agility, and long-term competitiveness • Contributing to the strategic evolution of Linxens’ IoT Solutions Business Unit, shaping the future of connected products and end-to-end sensing solutions
Led the German project management team and managed a diverse international project portfolio in healthcare, banking (smartcards), and IoT. Combined strategic oversight, product management, and directive PMO responsibilities to align projects with business goals and market needs. Key Focus Areas: • Leadership and development of a high-performing project team • Strategic portfolio and end-to-end project management • Product management to ensure market- and customer-aligned solutions • Implementation of best practices and PMO governance • Cross-functional and international collaboration • Risk management and KPI-driven performance control
Led projects focused on the development and optimization of electronic components, managing prototype manufacturing, capacity planning, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure efficient production processes. Key Focus Areas: • Leadership of end-to-end project management from prototype to production • Prototype and sample manufacturing, ensuring technical and quality standards • Optimization of injection molding and assembly processes • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams • Capacity planning and process optimization to meet customer demands • Testing of electronic components for performance and reliability
Led a team to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and ensure smooth assembly line operations, with a focus on performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement. Key Focus Areas: • Team leadership, training, and performance management • Assembly line setup and changeover management to minimize downtime • Tool and equipment maintenance to ensure optimal machinery operation • Process optimization using lean principles to reduce waste and improve cycle times • Monitoring of production metrics and KPIs to meet targets • Ensuring safety compliance and conducting regular safety audits
Ensured high-quality standards for home appliance products at Neff GmbH (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte) throughout the production lifecycle, with a focus on first article inspections and release testing. Key Focus Areas: • First article inspection to ensure product compliance with design specifications • Conducted release testing to meet BSH’s stringent quality standards • Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing teams and suppliers to address quality concerns • Supplier quality management to enhance processes and ensure consistency • Led corrective actions and process improvements to support product reliability
Led operations for high-precision machinery at Neff GmbH (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte), including Trumpf, Hämmerle, Finnpower systems, and KUKA robotic automation, focusing on efficient stainless steel processing and quality control. Key Focus Areas: • Configured and programmed Trumpf, Hämmerle, Finnpower systems, and KUKA robots for optimal performance in stainless steel processing • Oversaw processes like punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, and polishing to meet BSH's quality standards • Process optimization and continuous evaluation to enhance efficiency and minimize waste • Managed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure minimal downtime • Led a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety and quality adherence