Product Platform Manager – Geomatics

About the role

Topcon Positioning Group designs, manufactures and distributes productivity tools for developing a brighter future across construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries. The Product Platform Manager supports the strategic and operational success of one or more products within a Product Platform, executing product strategies, driving roadmap implementation, managing the product lifecycle, and ensuring product competitiveness and profitability through cross-functional coordination and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap Execution (30%)
  • Implement product strategies and roadmaps defined by the Product Platform Owner.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of roadmap milestones.
• Product Lifecycle Management (20%)
  • Oversee day-to-day product lifecycle activities, including new product launches, product updates, and end-of-life transitions.
  • Ensure alignment with market needs and customer requirements.
• Business Performance & Financial Tracking (20%)
  • Monitor product performance indicators, including revenue, margins, costs, and competitiveness.
  • Support pricing recommendations and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)
  • Act as the interface between Product Creation, Product Supply, Marketing, and Sales Units.
  • Drive coordination to ensure high-quality execution across functions.
• Market and Customer Insight (15%)
  • Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities.
  • Provide recommendations to shape product positioning and portfolio decisions.

Scope and Impact

• Geographic Scope: Global – responsibilities extend across multiple regions and markets worldwide.
• Decision-making Authority: Moderate – Approves operational plans, manages defined budgets, and adapts tactics within established guidelines.
• Budget Responsibility: Indirect – Provides input into budget decisions, advises on cost optimization, or recommends investments, without direct control.
• Product Scope: Responsible for one or more products within the Product Platform.

Requirements

• Education: Education in surveying, construction management or civil engineering related fields preferred.
• Technical / Professional Skills:
  • Experience in construction and/or surveying related practices.
  • Knowledge of product lifecycle processes, profitability metrics, and go-to-market planning.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and experience interpreting data to drive decisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Soft Skills and Leadership Capabilities:
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic and execution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
  • Problem-solving attitude with customer and business focus.
• Physical Requirements: Up to 25% travel (domestic/international).
• Working Conditions: International and domestic travel.