Product Manager

305 King St W

Suite 1100

Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9

Canada

Product Manager Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager to join our team in Zürich (with client visits to Zug/Cham) who will be leading the development and roadmap of a next-generation Device Management System in the energy and utilities sector.

This role will involve designing and driving innovative solutions for managing edge devices in a modern smart grid ecosystem. You will work closely with client stakeholders, engineering teams and partners to deliver a high-impact, scalable solution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to define the vision and strategy for their Device Management System
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for differentiation
• Develop a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with the client's business and technological goals
• Act as the central point of contact between our consulting team and the client’s internal teams
• Translate business objectives into actionable product requirements, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders
• Lead the product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring quality, scalability and alignment with client needs
• Partner with engineering, design and operations teams to execute the product roadmap efficiently
• Facilitate agile processes, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and client deliverables
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in IoT, device management and smart grid solutions
• Deliver clear and concise reporting on progress, risks and opportunities to client leadership

Requirements

• 5+ years of Product Management experience, ideally in IoT, device management or smart grid technology sectors
• Proven ability to deliver complex technical products in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of IoT device communication protocols (e.g. MQTT, CoAP, AMQP) and embedded systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data security best practices
• Experience with agile methodologies, DevOps and CI/CD processes
• Demonstrated expertise in leading client engagements and managing stakeholder expectations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus)
• Fluent English communication skills at a C1 level, German language skill is a significant advantage

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks

• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies

• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:

• - Swiss nationals
• - EU/EFTA nationals
• - Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• - Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits