Development of new products and further development of existing products in the area of premium design cookware
Responsible for projects from the product idea through to market launch
Coordination of internal stakeholders and external service providers and manufacturing partners
Creation and monitoring of project plans, schedules and budgets
Ensuring functionality as well as design and quality standards
Communicating project status updates and results within the team
Questioning and optimizing product development processes

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in product development for consumer goods, ideally cookware or household appliances
Strong sensitivity for product design, quality standards and manufacturing details
Experience managing external manufacturing service providers
Understanding of manufacturing processes and different product materials
Further training and certifications such as IPMA, PMI, Prince2, Six Sigma are an advantage
Proactive communication, attention to detail, and a focus on sustainability in implementation
Familiarity with relevant software tools (e.g. Google Workspace, project management tools)
Fluent German and conversational English
A passion for cooking and high-quality cookware as well as design-oriented consumer products

Senior Project Manager – Cookware

Key skills