Product Manager - Scaffolding Systems (m/f/d)

Doka – an innovative and reliable partner in the construction industry. For over 150 years.

As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 9,000 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together.

We make it work.

As a Product Manager for Scaffolding Systems, you will be the driving force behind our global product portfolio and lifecycle management for scaffolding solutions in the construction segment. Your mission: identifying market opportunities, steering innovation, and ensuring our systems deliver maximum value for our customers.

In this strategic and hands-on role, you’ll act as the key interface between Doka’s construction business and the Umdasch Group’s Industrial Solutions division — ensuring our scaffolding products seamlessly meet the needs of the construction industry worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy Development: Develop and implement a global product strategy for scaffolding systems aligned with Doka’s business goals.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the full lifecycle of the scaffolding product portfolio — from introduction to optimization to phase-out — ensuring alignment with market needs and trends.
• Commercial Ownership: Actively promote and leverage the portfolio to drive business performance across all regions. You will own the commercial success of your products and translate strategy into tangible results.
• Innovation & R&D Collaboration: Work closely with R&D teams from Umdasch Industrial Solutions to define customer-centric product requirements and oversee new developments.
• Market Introduction: Lead holistic product launches, working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and pricing teams to develop compelling value propositions.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with our customers to understand their challenges and ensure our scaffolding solutions exceed their expectations. Support sales teams during key customer engagements.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze commercial and financial data to optimize product performance and guide strategic decisions.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Act as the internal go-to expert for scaffolding systems and deliver product training sessions to our global teams.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with our regional subsidiaries to adapt strategies to local markets and unlock new opportunities.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or similar
• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in scaffolding, formwork, or construction systems
• Strong technical understanding of scaffolding applications
• Data-driven, strategic thinker with hands-on mentality
• Strong intercultural communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English and German, additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%)

What we offer:

• The chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and investment strategy 
• An attractive and modern working environment in a successful, international family business
• Individual professional and personal development opportunities

A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.

We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is 50.400,00 EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).