Product Manager to DeLaval
This is an opportunity you cant miss!
- Location: This position is open to candidates based in any country within European time zones, provided they have strong travel connections.
- Hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office)
- Start date: Asap
DeLavals vision is to make sustainable food production possible. They support their customers in reducing their environmental footprint while improving food production, profitability and the well-being of the people and animals involved.
About the job As a Product Manager – Digital Services at DeLaval, you will play a key role in supporting customer growth and increasing active use of DeLaval Plus by creating real value for our users. You will be responsible for managing the product lifecycle of digital applications and services, driving new product development, and collaborating with sales territories, Commercial Offering, and other key stakeholders.
This role focuses on leveraging animal data from DeLaval farms to monitor and analyze herd and individual animal performance. By providing farmers and advisors with actionable insights, you will help them execute daily, weekly, and monthly tasks more effectively—enabling them to reach their performance goals, identify risks, and take timely corrective actions.
Key responsibilities- Drive the Digital Services roadmap in line with company strategy.
- Align with Commercial Offering on go-to-market, release plans, training, and communication.
- Develop digital services and DeLaval Plus based on market insights and user feedback.
- Conduct product discovery per our Operating Model.
- Define and track key success metrics.
- Shape product strategy with internal and external partners.
- Ensure Service Level Objectives are met.
- Manage a 1–3 year agile roadmap with Area Product Managers.
- Oversee dependencies, priorities, demos, and presentations.
- Lead release planning, communication, and training.
- Gather insights from users, customers, and dealers.
- Collaborate on prototypes with design and product teams.
- Secure senior management and stakeholder buy-in.
About you We are looking for a curious, humble, and collaborative professional with a passion for digital services and agriculture. The ideal candidate should have experience from:
Agricultural Expertise- A university degree in Agriculture, Livestock Production, or a related field.
- Solid experience in dairy farm management, whether from working on farms, as an advisor, a veterinarian, or in another relevant role.
- Strong understanding of daily farm operations, animal health, and herd performance, allowing you to communicate effectively with farmers and advisors.
- Ability to develop and execute a clear product vision, including strategy, roadmap planning, and defining key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Experience in managing the full product lifecycle, from concept to market launch and continuous improvements.
- A holistic approach to product development, ensuring that digital solutions align with the needs of end users and business objectives.
- Experience working across different teams, bringing together internal and external stakeholders to align on a common mission.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas and translate business goals into clear product requirements.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues, customers, and external partners.
- Fluent in English. Additional language skills are a plus
- Strong leadership skills with a deep belief in fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust.
- A team player who breaks down silos, encourages knowledge sharing, and supports colleagues in achieving common goals.
- A problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is comfortable making data-driven decisions.
- Previous experience in digital transformations, cloud technologies, or business change initiatives.
- Knowledge of Agile product development, preferably within large organizations or fast-moving industries.
- Strong interest in emerging technology trends and their application in dairy farming and agricultural solutions.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- A structured approach to problem-solving, ensuring that digital solutions are both user-friendly and scalable.
- Passion for continuous learning and improvement, with a mindset that embraces change and innovation.
Its a bonus if you have experience in developing and delivering digital services for global dairy farmers, service technicians, or dealers.
Welcome with your application This recruitment will be conducted by Ed:Za Group. Contact person: charlotte.hoffstrom@edzagroup.se