Product Manager Napoli

Product Manager
Napoli
Campania, Napoli

About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Product Manager in the Digital & Lumada Solutions LoB, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. The Product Manager will be working on solutions for People Flows monitoring, Decision Support in Operations Management and related Value-added services for public transport operators, authorities and passengers. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Naples or Genova, Italy. Accountabilities will include but are not limited to: Assess market demand and gather customer requirements to ensure customer satisfactionAnalyse customer supplied system specifications, decomposing the statements within such specifications into product requirementsAnalyse technical specifications and prepare technical documentation for tenders and bidsDesign the functional architecture to fulfil the client demandsWork on bids to understand and address customer needs, and to select opportunities with an evidence based approachBefore and during tendering phase, interface with internal stakeholders (project managers, construction managers, project engineers, commissioning managers and application engineers) and external stakeholders (customers, contractors, local authorities, external assessor) to ensure consistent communicationGain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growthCreate buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partnersPrepare product description, convert business needs into technical specifications, and define and manage roadmap to align development with business goalsTake evidence-based decisions to prioritize product features based on customer impact and to select market opportunities to addressDevelop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external contactsWork efficiently and effectively, in compliance with internal global policies and standardization requirementsRequired Skills / Knowledge: At least 3-5 years of proven work experience in product management or as an associate product manager, managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycleAt least 3-5 years of experience as an engineer or technical leadKnowledge of requirements management process and related software tools (e. g. IBM DOORS). Knowledge of a typical vehicle and Operation Control Centre architecture. Design of typical transportation systems, especially in railway environment in order to comply with the requirements in terms of time, quality and cost either for an assigned Tender and Backlog Project. Define System, Architecture and functional/non-functional requirements for non-vital applications. Budget and product activities planning and management. Purchase technical specification and requirements writing. Knowledge of communication protocols/architectures for designing of wired and wireless data networks and computer architecturesKnowledge of cybersecurity standardsKnowledge of UI/UX design principles, stakeholder engagement, process analysis and product design methodologiesBasic Knowledge of the concepts related to the protection of personnel, hardware, programs, networks, and data from physical circumstances and events that could cause serious losses or damage to a transportation system. This includes protection from fire, natural disasters, vandalism. Team player who collaborates well with others in cross functional teams, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain a keen attention to detail, to prioritize, multitask and work well under pressureNatural tendency to be curious, positive and creativeSincere empathy for the customer and a commitment to delving deep into the challenges they present or experienceSolid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in technologies and software developmentAbility to conduct research into issues and products as required. Education/Qualifications Master Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent technical background with focus on digital competencies

Languages Excellent Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Skills / Knowledge: Knowledge of standards and norms related the railway environment (HW and SW). Basic knowledge of bidding process. Basic knowledge and understanding of current IoT technology for application related the people flow and operations management. Basic knowledge and understanding of sensing technologies based on video analysis and laser for people counting application. Basic knowledge of Mobility as a Service concept and Smart Mobility services. Basic knowledge of software engineering. Experiences in Railways and Mass Transit market. Strong knowledge of People Flows and Transport Operations management market and technologiesDemonstrable experience launching successful productsDemonstrable leadership abilitiesAbility to meet revenue targetsExpert at managing tight deadlinesThank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

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