Product Manager Industrial Automation - Apprenticeship

Transform the everyday with us. 

We are looking for a Product Manager who will be trained for 2 years as an apprentice in Milan within the Digital Industries area. 

During the apprenticeship you will receive comprehensive and state-of-the-art training to develop your personal and professional skills, and you will have the support of a mentor to achieve your career steps. 

Siemens is a focused technology company, pioneering intelligent solutions that transform the everyday in manufacturing, grids, buildings, and transportation. Our technology addresses real problems that affect the future of humanity. 

You love to create an impact? From Day 1 you are empowered to make a difference for a better tomorrow with your full potential and creativity. 

Your Challenge 

As an Apprentice Product Manager you will work with two products within our industrial automation portfolio, in particular with our LOGO! controller and SITOP power supply. Some of your main activities will be: 

• Develop the Italian product strategy and contribute to a long-term roadmap for the product lifecycle, including new and existing generations of the two products, ensuring commercial success in the region aligned with HQ guidelines.
• Support promotional activities for the two products aimed at both end customers and the distribution network, organizing events, workshops, and training sessions for sales force and partner technicians.
• Actively collaborate in planning and managing customer-facing events to increase product visibility and market penetration.
• Provide technical support on the two products for internal teams and customers, assisting with technical queries and helping sales specialists better position these products.
• Coordinate activities with HQ to ensure alignment with global guidelines, participating in training and internal communication to keep the team updated on product and market news.
• Support sales specialists and sales representatives by defining and implementing guidelines, goals, and initiatives to stimulate sales growth. Identify and follow-up on strategic business opportunities.
• Gather customer and market requirements for product enhancements and relay technical feedback to engineering and test teams at HQ. Develop use cases and customer references to expand product penetration.
• Assist in planning sales price development and implement action plans to achieve business targets.
• Develop competitive analysis and formulation of competitive strategies for all new and existing products. Prepare periodic product reviews and annual reports supporting the product plan.

Required entry qualifications: 

• You have less than 30 years of age, in accordance with the Italian apprenticeship contract 
• You are fresh graduate in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or related fields
• You have excellent command of Italian language as well as English 
• Passion for digital technology and industrial automation
• Team player with a strong willingness to learn on the job, working closely with sales teams and customers
• Interest and aptitude for technical promotion and training activities aimed at distributors and technicians
• Interest or experience with programmable automation products, such as PLCs, HMIs or power supply systems
• Positive attitude in managing relationships with customers, distributors, and colleagues, with excellent communication skills
• Learning Agility & Intellectual Curiosity
• Proactive spirit and desire to grow in an international and multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to manage and coordinate activities in collaboration with different stakeholders, including HQ teams
• Availability for short trips within the national territory
• Eligibility to work in Italy 

What we offer 

• Flexibility: trustful environment with an inclusive and flexible way of working driven by results,; hybrid and remote working enabled by innovative tools and devices, personal computer and smartphone; wi-fi connection reimbursement. 

• Welfare: flexible welfare programs and health insurance extendable to your family; professional and extraprofessional accident insurance; free on-site lunch options. 

• Never stop growing: plenty opportunities for continuous and individual learning journeys 

• An inclusive team culture where you can be yourself 

For apprenticeship contracts, the indicative gross annual salary range is between €28,475 and €35,700, depending on the candidate’s educational background. The apprenticeship program includes defined salary steps: compensation increases progressively based on seniority and the acquisition of skills, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL).

Join us and be yourself. Inclusion is our ambition! 

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential. 

Address to us your desired working conditions/ environment. Typically, this kind of position is full-time, however please feel free to ask for a more flexible arrangement if that suits better to you. 

For more details about Siemens Italia please go to: www.siemens.it 

Our recruiting team is looking forward to getting to know you! 

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