Product Manager for Automation System f/m/d

At AVL, we are driving the future of powertrain testing with AVL PUMA 2™, the world-leading automation system that significantly enhances the efficiency and precision of testbed operations. To support our continued innovation, we are expanding our product management team and seeking a Product Manager to help shape the next generation of our automation system software. In this role, you will join a dynamic team of product managers working across domains such as automation, control, databases, web technologies, and AI-powered applications.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive product strategy: identify customer needs, monitor industry trends and gather internal feedback to define and prioritize product requirements
• Foster cross-functional collaboration: partner with usability engineers to design user journeys and work closely with development teams to turn them into actionable deliverables
• Support development & innovation: validate solutions and guide new features from concept to release
• Act as product ambassador: serve as the link between engineering, sales and our global customer base to ensure our solutions remain industry-leading

YOUR PROFILE:

• Completed education (University of Technology, University of Applied Sciences or equivalent) in the field of Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in software/application development and testing
• Familiarity with automation systems, AI as well as powertrain development is a plus
• Passionate about creating user-centric, value-driven products
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Analytical and structured approach with the ability to translate business and user needs into technical requirements
• Willingness to travel maximum 20 percent (worldwide)
• Business fluent knowledge in English; proficiency in German is an advantage

WE OFFER:

• Contributing to a safer and more sustainable future of mobility
• Training and development programs for your individual career growth
• Personalized onboarding process including a mentoring system
• Company sports club with more than 30 sections and regular sports events/trip

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €60,000.00. The Employee will be classified according to the Collective Agreement for Employees of Industry (Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Automotive Industry). We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Interested?
If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!

At AVL, we foster and celebrate diversity: We recognize that diverse ways of thinking are required to achieve our vision of a greener, safer, and better world of mobility. Different backgrounds, attitudes, interests, and experiences make us successful. As Equal Opportunity Employer we consider all qualified applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.