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Michael Klein

Editor · DISC type CS
Product Manager Digital Products at WIRTGEN GROUP
📍 Germany

Michael is a Product Manager for Digital Products at WIRTGEN GROUP, specializing in digitalization for the road construction industry. His career includes product marketing management roles at Tadano Europe and Terex Cranes. He holds a degree in industrial engineering from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau.

He shows a deep passion for heavy machinery, following industry leaders like John Deere, Caterpillar, and Liebherr. His interest in SRAM, a manufacturer of high-end bicycle components, suggests a potential personal interest in cycling.

He recently presented on the integration of the John Deere Operations Center™ at the WIRTGEN GROUP Technology Days.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Product Manager Digital Products
Job Level
Middle
Location
Germany
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Slow Buyer
Sometimes Friendly
Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Digital Roadbuilding
His role and recent activity focus on digital solutions and innovative technologies for the road construction industry, highlighted by his posts about Bauma 2025.
Product Management
A core skill listed throughout his career, with specific expertise in product road mapping, pricing policy, and technical sales support in the heavy equipment sector.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Product Manager Digital Products
WIRTGEN GROUP
8-2019 - 12-2022
Manager Product Marketing
Tadano Europe
9-2014 - 7-2019
Manager Product Marketing
Terex Cranes
5-2012 - 8-2014
Junior Manager Product Marketing
Terex Cranes
11-2010 - 4-2012
Process and Budget Coordinator
Terex Cranes
In the press

Media appearances

Wirtgen Group Technology Days 2024 | Magazine. Featured in Wirtgen Group Magazine
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Education
10-2004 - 10-2010
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur
RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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