Product Development Manager (M/F/X)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. DHL scores B on the Alion truth index.
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Product Development Manager
Grade: K
Contract Type: Permanent
Travel Remit: Less than 20%
Travel Required: Regional
Location: Bonn, Germany (Hyrbid)
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a “Best Place to Work”.
Help shape the next phase of the DHL Fulfillment Network as it moves to Manhattan Active, DHL Supply Chain’s strategic warehouse management system. As Product Development Manager, you will turn operational, customer and market needs into standardised product features, leading cross-functional testing, implementation and rollout across sites and regions while protecting scalability, quality and speed to market.
If this sounds like a team, you'd like to join … keep reading.
Your key accountabilities include:
- Gather and prioritise product needs from Marketing, Sales, Operations and IT.
- Monitor industry trends, customer needs and competitors to identify product opportunities.
- Assess product features and improvement opportunities against business priorities.
- Analyse complex logistics challenges and design scalable, standardised solutions.
- Lead testing, implementation, rollout, training and documentation for new features.
- Manage local configuration needs while maintaining the global product standard.
- Drive product quality through performance management, audits and continuous improvement.
- Work with large and strategic customers with a global footprint
What are we looking for from you?
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, fulfilment and last-mile logistics.
- Product management and product development capability within a complex environment.
- Ability to manage large, cross-regional projects and matrix stakeholders.
- Strong facilitation, influencing and communication skills at all organisational levels.
- Understanding of e-commerce markets, customer needs and operational trends.
- Process-focused, consultative and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Full professional English proficiency, cultural awareness, resilience and strong personal drive.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the Globe. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.