Sr. Product Manager Sticks and Wet & Dry (Interim 3-6 months)

## About the role:

This is for an Interim position in the Floor Care team. We are interested in Freelancers and/or Contractors.

At Versuni, we create products that make everyday life at home easier and more enjoyable.

As Senior Product Manager Sticks and Wet & Dry, you will shape the future of our cordless stick vacuum and wet & dry cleaning portfolio, taking products from early concept through development, launch and beyond.

You’ll combine a strong understanding of consumers, floor care products and technology with commercial thinking. Working closely with Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain and our markets, you’ll turn consumer needs and category opportunities into products that deliver great cleaning performance, stand out from the competition and drive sustainable growth.

As a senior member of the Product Management team, you’ll also share your expertise, contribute to better ways of working and help raise the bar across the team.

## The impact you’ll make:

- Turn category strategy and consumer insights into winning Sticks and Wet & Dry product concepts and roadmaps
- Build clear, differentiated value propositions based on real consumer needs and cleaning occasions
- Be the product and category expert, bringing strong knowledge of cordless stick vacuums, wet & dry cleaning solutions and the competitive landscape
- Understand the key drivers of product performance, including cleaning and suction performance, wet cleaning, battery life, filtration, ergonomics, manoeuvrability and ease of maintenance
- Benchmark competitors and emerging technologies to identify opportunities across different consumer segments and price points
- Partner closely with R&D, Design and Marketing to translate technology into meaningful consumer benefits
- Build business cases and make smart portfolio choices across pricing, profitability, range and SKUs
- Use consumer feedback, product testing, ratings & reviews and market data to continuously improve the portfolio
- Lead product lifecycle activities, from new product introductions and range extensions to improvements and end-of-life decisions
- Support successful commercial launches and track the performance of new products after launch
- Share your expertise across the Product Management team and help improve how we work

## The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

- 7+ years of Product Management experience, ideally within floor care, home appliances or consumer technology
- Strong expertise in cordless stick vacuums and/or wet & dry cleaning products, with a good understanding of the technologies, consumer needs and competitive landscape
- A strong product mindset and curiosity about what makes a great cleaning experience, from performance and battery life to ergonomics and ease of use
- Experience translating consumer insights and technical possibilities into compelling products and propositions
- Strong commercial judgment, including experience with business cases, profitability and portfolio decisions
- Proven experience leading complex product development projects across multiple functions
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, engineering, product development or a related field
- A genuine passion for products and technology. You don’t need to be an engineer, but you’re curious about how products work and how to make them better for consumers.

## What we’ll give you in return:

- Internationally competitive base salary, benchmarked against global industry and market leaders.
- Performance-based Annual Incentive Program, rewarding those who dare and achieve more.
- Top-of-the-market pension plan with the opportunity for higher employee contributions.
- Work-from-home and phone allowances to support your home office setup and business connectivity.
- Balanced office-based working | With a strong focus on in-office collaboration, we offer flexibility to work from home based on team needs and individual circumstances.
- Work from abroad | Up to 30 days per year.
- Structured holiday policy | Includes defined care days, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and a capped option to purchase additional leave days annually.
- Special health insurance plan for Versuni employees with convenient conditions when signing up with our partner insurance.
- Product discounts on all Versuni products sold under the Philips brand and our other brands.
- High-growth environment, offering exciting learning and career development perspectives beyond your first role.
- Inclusive working culture and family spirit; we embrace our international community and diversity as a competitive advantage

## Ready to make an impact?

From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?

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