Product Manager – Product Excellence & Renewal Lab (m/w/d)

As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Over the years we’ve fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values – passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness – and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. 

Together, we know our people are our difference – for our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That’s why we take pride in being individual and inclusive and create a place where everyone can bring their full self to work. 

The Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. In partnership with TEAMS Design, renowned for its expertise in product design, user experience, and industrial design, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points within the manufacturing and supply chain process, and unlocks new ways to improve margins and operational efficiencies in every stage of the product life cycle. 

• Hold a master's degree from a university or university of applied sciences, preferably as an engineer or a technical or scientific degree with top academic results
• 8+ years of professional experience working as a Management Consultant required
• Experience managing proposal writing efforts; participating in pitches for consulting work; developing new business within existing accounts through client relationships
• Professional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: application / sales engineer, chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&D
• Have managed at least one major workstream of the business design
• Take ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient products
• Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.)
• Analytically inclined and love solving problems
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Comfortable working in a team-based environment proven in international teams with multiple cultural backgrounds
• Passion for leading teams and mentoring colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at both senior management as well as shop-floor level
• Fluency in written and spoken English; basic knowledge of German is sufficient and other languages are an advantage

Are you ready to: 

• Lead a dedicated and diverse set of people as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? 
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? 
• Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture? 
• Be the difference and make it happen? 

If so, we are ready to help you: 

Discover. Collaborating with our clients across a range of industries, our people are always learning. At Kearney PERLab, you will broaden your knowledge and experience across a breadth of areas, no matter your role. Being rooted in expertise, we know our people deserve opportunities to go places and further their exposure to the business world. 

Grow. We believe in the power of apprenticeship. At Kearney PERLab, you work alongside colleagues who help you be the best you can be. Through both our structured programs and apprenticeship model, you will continue to learn and develop every day. After all, we are here to help you not just perform but to thrive in your career. 

Be yourself. At Kearney PERLab, we give you the freedom to contribute creatively while you also pursue your dreams. We want you to bring your whole self to work and to find joy in what you do. That’s why we support our people when they want to let their uniqueness show and offer personalized opportunities including tuition support, flexible work programs, and externships. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: 

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. 

Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.