Digital Product Lifecycle Manager (m/f/d) – Real-Time Optimization (RTO)

As a Digital Product Lifecycle Manager, you will play a key role in implementing BU Uhde’s digital strategy and shaping our future portfolio of digital solutions.

Responsibilities

Drive Digital Innovation & Product Development

• Support the development of the digital plant of the future, including market assessments and product ideation.
• Focus on digital process models, operator training solutions, real‑time optimization (RTO) offerings, and related digital technologies.
• Monitor scientific publications and patent landscapes to identify opportunities, secure innovation, and inform product decisions.

Lead Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

• Coordinate all PLM activities for digital products—from concept phase to market launch and ongoing enhancement.
• Ensure that post execution analyses and lessons learned are captured and fed into continuous product improvement.
• Align product decisions with BU Uhde’s strategic roadmap.

Support Technical Sales & Execution

• Prepare technical proposals in close collaboration with service bid managers.
• Act as the bridge between development teams, technical experts, and sales engineers.
• Deliver high quality documentation and support execution teams after project handover.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic background in Real‑Time Optimization (RTO) and Advanced Process Control (APC) required.
• Experience with process simulation models is an advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, or AI are a plus.
• Initial professional experience in an industrial environment is desirable.
• Experience with agile project management methods is beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and coding skills (e.g., Python) are an advantage.
• Experience with data visualization tools is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer orientation.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken); German skills are an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally (limited).

Benefits

We want to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:

• Performance‑based remuneration in accordance with the North Rhine‑Westphalia metal and electrical industry collective agreement, including 30 days of vacation, a 35‑hour week, vacation pay, and special payments in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Flexible and family‑friendly working time models and the option of mobile working.
• Attractive company pension scheme with the option of investing part of your gross remuneration at a favorable tax rate and attractive interest rate.
• Group‑wide and Uhde‑internal training programs from individual training courses to clearly defined development paths.
• Comprehensive health and prevention services, e.g., internal health campaigns, sports groups, and participation in the Employee Assistance Program.
• Sustainable mobility benefits: free charging infrastructure for electric cars and e‑bikes, company bicycle leasing, and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Corporate benefits with numerous discounts for leisure, technology, travel, and more.
• Community & team culture: regular team and company events strengthen our cohesion.