Director, Product Management, Dairy Technology Solutions
We’re building a cross‑functional product team that owns end‑to‑end solutions for animal identification and monitoring. As Product Manager, you’ll share leadership with a Technology Lead and work closely with a Product Designer, engineers, delivery leads and commercial partners. You’ll help shape strategy, discover valuable customer outcomes, and drive delivery and adoption.
Key Responsibilities
* Own a product through its full lifecycle vision, strategy, roadmap and outcomes.
* Build business cases, market valuations and value propositions for new capabilities.
* Identify unmet customer needs and market opportunities.
* Lead continuous discovery: customer interviews, surveys, field visits, advisory groups.
* Translate insights into a prioritized backlog and outcome‑focused roadmap.
* Monitor industry trends and competitors to refine strategy.
* Connect teams directly with customers to maintain alignment and focus.
* Partner with commercial teams to validate value propositions and support go‑to‑market.
* Work closely with the Technology Lead, designers and engineers to discover, validate and deliver solutions.
* Lead efforts to increase adoption, retention and growth through coordinated marketing and customer success activities.
* Drive release planning, launch execution and ongoing product support with cross‑functional partners.
* Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing as needed to bring products to market efficiently.
* Establish customer success frameworks and support models to maximize adoption and satisfaction.
* Own financial planning and be accountable for product financial performance.
* Maintain and prioritise the backlog to maximise value and sustainability.
* Define and track product metrics, run business reviews, and adjust strategy based on results.
* Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Animal or Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent practical experience.
* Experience in agriculture technology, livestock management or animal health.
* Demonstrated experience with modern product discovery and delivery methods.
* Experience working on technology‑powered products in roles such as Product Manager, Product Designer, Engineer, Data Analyst or Data Scientist.
* Ability to work across multiple functions (engineering, design, finance, sales, marketing).
* Strong problem‑solving and risk‑assessment skills; able to build structured, data‑informed narratives.
* Proven ability to influence and collaborate with engineers, designers, stakeholders and senior leaders.
* Excellent communication skills and a track record of leading through influence.
* Ownership mindset and comfort committing to measurable outcomes.
* Passion for inclusive teamwork and fostering innovation across diverse teams.
Benefits & Work Arrangement
Flexible working arrangements are available, including a hybrid model and remote options.
Merck is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply today.
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