Hariharan Mahadevan - Product Manager

Q: Where is Hariharan based?

Hariharan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Hariharan speak?

Hariharan speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hariharan have?

Hariharan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Hariharan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Hariharan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hariharan's latest experience?

Hariharan's most recent position is Product / Market Consultant at Freelance/Project based activity .

Q: What companies has Hariharan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hariharan has worked for Freelance/Project based activity and Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH (Klickparts) .

Q: Which industries is Hariharan most experienced in?

Hariharan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Automotive . Hariharan also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Hariharan most experienced in?

Hariharan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Procurement . Hariharan also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Hariharan worked in recently?

Hariharan has recently worked in industries like Construction , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Hariharan worked in recently?

Hariharan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Procurement , and Strategy .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present

11 months

Product / Market Consultant

Freelance/Project based activity

Analysis of market, competitive landscape, definition of assortment logic and roadmaps

Jul 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 8 months

Product / Market Consultant

Freelance/Project based activity

Management of complex product lines for industrial clients with 8 Asian electronics suppliers
Conducting market research and competitive analysis: up to 15% cost savings potential

Aug 2019 - May 2023

3 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Product Portfolio Manager

Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH (Klickparts)

Full responsibility for the product lifecycle and strategic management of the assortment
Expanded the portfolio to 30+ product groups with 30% sales growth
Developed and maintained multi-year product roadmaps, prioritized features and variants
Introduced and managed KPIs (availability, margin, revenue) and optimized portfolio
Managed 30+ suppliers, implemented dynamic pricing models → +12% margin increase

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019

8 months

Egelsbach, Germany

Product Consultant

Brady-Seton GmbH

Developed go-to-market strategy for international markets → reduced time to market by 20%

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

8 months

Egelsbach, Germany

Product Manager DACH

Brady-Seton GmbH

Managed and expanded the technical product portfolio in three European markets
Launched three new product lines tailored to regional customer requirements

Dec 2011 - Aug 2014

2 years 9 months

Chennai, India

Technical Product Development Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Development of global product strategies and launch of new models → +10% increase in sales
Conducting risk analyses and feasibility studies for new developments
Implementation of digital telematics solutions → -25% maintenance time, -18% downtime
Coordination with international regions, dealer networks and customers
Extensive experience in stakeholder management between engineering, market & operations

Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 3 months

Chennai, India

Product Engineer

Rane TRW Automotive Limited

Development and launch of new steering gear and pump solutions, result: +15% OEM order volume
Supporting OEM customers and carrying out 6 development projects

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Construction

Professional Services

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Procurement, Business Intelligence, and Marketing.

Product Development

Strategy

Procurement

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Summary

Product and portfolio manager with over 10 years of experience managing technically complex B2B products across the entire product lifecycle. Engineer (B.Eng.) with an MBA – strong at aligning market requirements, technical feasibility and business goals. Proven success in portfolio optimization, KPI management, variant management, supplier management, and international collaboration with R&D, quality, supply chain, sales, marketing, with a strong customer focus.

Skills

Technical / Professional:

Strategic Portfolio And Product Group Management (Technical & Commercial)
Market And Competitive Analysis
Trend Monitoring
Assortment Management
Product Lifecycle Management & Kpi Control
Pricing & Margin Optimization
Supplier Management
International Collaboration
B2b Products With High Technical Complexity

Methodical:

Agile Methods (Scrum, Kanban)
Project Management
Process Optimization
Structured Communication
Stakeholder Management
Time Management

Personal:

Strong Communication Skills
Strategic Thinking
Proactive
Analytical
Intercultural Competence

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2014 - Feb 2017

Hochschule Esslingen

Master of Business Administration · International Industrial Management · Esslingen, Germany · 1.7

Jul 2006 - May 2010

Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · India · 86%

Certifications & licenses

Product & Agile Project Management

XDi Experience Design Institut

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 5.5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 3 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, India)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Product / Market Consultant, Product Portfolio Manager, Product Consultant

Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Hariharan based?

Hariharan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Hariharan speak?

Hariharan speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Hariharan have?

Hariharan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Hariharan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Hariharan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hariharan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hariharan would be well-suited for roles such as: Product / Market Consultant, Product Portfolio Manager, Product Consultant.

What is Hariharan's latest experience?

Hariharan's most recent position is Product / Market Consultant at Freelance/Project based activity.

What companies has Hariharan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hariharan has worked for Freelance/Project based activity and Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH (Klickparts).

Which industries is Hariharan most experienced in?

Hariharan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Automotive. Hariharan also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Hariharan most experienced in?

Hariharan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Procurement. Hariharan also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Marketing.

Which industries has Hariharan worked in recently?

Hariharan has recently worked in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Hariharan worked in recently?

Hariharan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Strategy.

What is Hariharan's education?

Hariharan holds a Master in International Industrial Management from Hochschule Esslingen and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University.

Does Hariharan have any certificates?

Hariharan has 1 certificate: Product & Agile Project Management.

What is the availability of Hariharan?

Hariharan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Hariharan?

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