Product Platform Manager – Excavator

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is a tech company committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace. We believe in equal opportunities and fair pay practices.

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Topcon is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a

Product Platform Manager – Excavator

Work location: TOPCON  Italy( remote )

The job can be performed 100% remote ( Italy), with business trips to our TOPCON offices in Italy and abroad

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work closely with customers and dealers, acting as the primary liaison between Engineering, Product Development, and the Sales Department. This role is responsible for Topcon's grading and paving solutions, ensuring customer needs are translated into prioritized product requirements, driving product development decisions, and managing the product portfolio throughout its entire lifecycle.

Core Job Duties

Product Roadmap Execution     

• Implement product strategies and roadmaps defined by the Product Platform Owner.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of roadmap milestones.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Oversee day-to-day product lifecycle activities, including new product launches, product updates, and end-of-life transitions.
• Ensure alignment with market needs and customer requirements.

Business Performance & Financial Tracking

• Monitor product performance indicators, including revenue, margins, costs, and competitiveness.
• Support pricing recommendations and profitability improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the interface between Product Creation, Product Supply, Marketing, and Sales Units.
• Drive coordination to ensure high-quality execution across functions.

Market and Customer Insight   

• Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Provide recommendations to shape product positioning and portfolio decisions.

Minimum Requirements for job:

Education

• Education in surveying, construction management or civil engineering related fields preferred

Technical / Professional Skills

• Experience in construction and / or surveying related practices
• Knowledge of product lifecycle processes, profitability metrics, and go-to-market planning.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience interpreting data to drive decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.

Soft Skills and Leadership Capabilities

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic and execution-oriented mindset
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization
• Problem-solving attitude with customer and business focus

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel (domestic / international)

Working Conditions:

• International travel
• Domestic travel

For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter TOPCON

Mr. Simone Masseroni by mailing smasseroni@topcon.com

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.