Product Manager

Company Description

TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems, and food processing by employing sensor-based sorting and grading technology. 

The TOMRA Group employs 5000 people globally and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM). TOMRA was named Norway’s Most Innovative Business in 2023, number one in the list of the country’s top 25 companies. 

TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 85,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable planet. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Job Description

As a Product Manager in one of our newly founded Hardware Product Units, you will bridge technical and commercial stakeholders and lead the direction for your product portfolio with energy and momentum. You will ensure the product strategy and roadmap are up to date, monitor life cycle cost and value, and initiate new product development. 

Collaborating with our Marketing Managers, you will oversee successful product launches and introductions to new and existing markets, monitor competitor products, and ensure our portfolio remains market leading. You will analyze markets, customers, and industry trends to maximize value creation and profitability. 

Working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and business development, you will define product requirements and ensure successful development as a project or product owner. As the natural contact point for our global markets, you will act as a hub between the technology environment and TOMRA’s sales and service organization, scheme operators, and new market initiatives. 

The 2 positions will be based at TOMRA's HQ in Asker, Norway.

​Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a product strategy and roadmap aligned with TOMRA’s customer needs and growth strategy. Initiate new product developments and ensure timely phase-outs. 

• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive products, informing product development and strategy. 

• Identify new business opportunities within your portfolio and communicate them to stakeholders. Participate as Product and Solution Management coordinator in New Market Entry projects. 

• Monitor product performance and customer feedback with Technical Product Management, define and track key performance metrics to measure success and identify improvements. 

• Contribute to tender processes and business case calculations for sales and services. Define sales and service strategies, set transfer prices, and recommended sales or license prices for your portfolio. 

• Monitor and follow up on Life Cycle Cost, Life Cycle Value, and competitiveness for your products. 

Qualifications

Who are you? 

• Higher university degree within business-related or technical subjects 

• 3+ years’ experience in product management 

• Result oriented, commercial, and analytical mindset 

• Ability to motivate and inspire others is critical 

• Ability to lead initiatives and take strategic decisions for your products, daring to take ownership that leads to action 

• Excellent storytelling skills in English and preferably Norwegian; additional language skills and international experience is an advantage 

To succeed in this role, we believe you are a self-driven, independent, and an outgoing team player with strong relationship-building skills. Being flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working with ambiguity and change is an advantage. We are looking for someone with a growth mindset, who is eager and able to learn and grow with us.

Additional Information

• Professional challenges within a growing, market-leading global technology company with purpose
• Good opportunities for professional development and competence building through participation in relevant training courses and seminars
• 5 extra days holiday at Easter or Christmas time or between other public holidays in Norway 
• Excellent facilities in Asker with a modern gym, and our own healthy and varied lunch restaurant
• Hybrid working - Including access to our shared office space at Epicenter in Oslo
• Attractive compensation package including insurances, bonus and share scheme

Interested? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please upload your CV and write a short motivation letter on "Message to Manager". 
We would like to hear from you even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and requirements, but feel you strongly align with our values and can bring something special to TOMRA. 

Applications with be processed continually. Final application deadline is March 2nd. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Gregor Amani (Manager Solutions PU Volt) at [email protected] or Marius Montarou (Manager Solutions PU Spark) at [email protected].

We use Semac background checks on final candidates as part of our recruitment process.

TOMRA does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, colour, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, or other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.