The posting
Reference code: JR135089 Duration: Permanent Start: January 2027
Build the future of timekeeping at IWC - As the Senior Product Strategy Manager you will drive the long-term vision for our iconic Ingenieur and Portugieser collections, while steering major strategic initiatives across the Maison-s overall product portfolio. Working at the heart of IWC-s product organization, you develop and execute long-term product strategies, translate market insights, customer expectations and the Maison-s product vision into compelling new watches. The position supervises a Product Strategy intern and reports directly to the Associate Director Product Strategy & Heritage. Partnering with key cross-functional departments within IWC, the role combines strategic thinking, creativity and a profound understanding of mechanical watchmaking to help define the next generation of IWC timepieces.
YOUR MISSION AT IWC.
Product Strategy & Portfolio Development
- Develop and implement long-term product strategies for the Ingenieur and Portugieser collections, translating IWC-s product vision into concrete development roadmaps.
- Drive strategic product development projects in close collaboration with Design, R&D, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Finance and lead major strategic initiatives across IWC-s overall product portfolio.
- Identify new product opportunities through analysis of customer needs, market developments, competitors and emerging trends in the luxury watch industry.
- Develop recommendations for product concepts, positioning, pricing and collection architecture to strengthen product desirability and commercial performance.
- Analyze and monitor the performance of existing collections, identifying opportunities for portfolio optimization and future growth.
- Prepare strategic product presentations and recommendations for senior management and Executive Committee decision meetings.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of IWC-s female product offer.
Launch & Product Leadership
- Develop 360° product launch strategies for new collections and novelties in collaboration with Marketing, Communications and Sales.
- Ensure consistent product positioning, storytelling and messaging across all launch activities and product-related content.
- Act as a product expert and ambassador for IWC, presenting new products and collections to international journalists, collectors, clients and other key stakeholders.
- Support major international launches, events and product presentations.
Project Coordination & Mentoring
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment and progress across product development and strategic initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor the Product Strategy intern, providing guidance and supporting professional development.
HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY.
- University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or a comparable field.
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in the luxury watch industry, preferably in Product Management, Product Strategy or a closely product-related function.
- Strong expertise of mechanical watches, including movements, complications, materials and key product characteristics.
- Above-average knowledge of the luxury watch industry, including its major competitors, product segments, market dynamics and emerging trends.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to translate market and customer insights into actionable product recommendations.
- Genuine passion for product, design and innovation, combined with a strong commercial mindset.
- Proactive, creative and structured personality with a high degree of ownership and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
- Fluent in English; German and/or French are an advantage.
Above all, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for mechanical watches and the ambition to help shape the future of IWC-s collections.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US. IWC offers you a challenging working environment: rooted in Switzerland, but operating successfully internationally. We combine tradition with innovation and attach great importance to change management, training and further education as well as personal development. Find below a selection of fringe benefits provided by us:
- Daily food & beverage allowance of CHF 7, redeem-able in the in-house restaurant and selected restaurants in Schaffhausen.
- Yearly health insurance contribution of CHF 2-340 for full-time contracts.
- Annual contribution to public transportation abonnements of up to CHF 1-500 for contracts of at least one year.
- 25 days vacation annually (30 days as of the age of 50), 5 additional bridge compensation days.
- Special conditions on selected IWC & Richemont products.
- Diverse health & wellbeing initiatives and programs, including financial support for external childcare.
- IWC Sport Club (est. 1972) for sport enthusiasts.
- Attractive workplace adjacent to the river rhine, inviting for social activities amongst colleagues.
- Memorable internal events (Christmas, summer after work drinks, etc.).
- And many more!



