Job Description
Product Manager
Portsmouth
Permanent
Our client requires an experienced Product Manager who has the skill to propose and implement business strategies for products. In this role you will review and evaluate existing product portfolio with respect to company market segments, audiences and verticals. The aim is to secure long-term profitable growth and the achievement of revenue and profit – focusing on specified product ranges and key geographical markets. You will propose product roadmap – identifying trends and opportunities for the company in the future – propose strategic aims, vision and market ambition for the products you are responsible for and look to hit revenue and profit margin.
Experience in a previous customer-centric product manager role is essential, ideally within a technical environment. Ability to collaborate across an entire organisation and manage various stakeholders is a key requirement.
Our client offers a fantastic working environment, flexible working with 50/50 split WFH / office, a very competitive salary with benefits including flexitime, half day finish Friday, 25 days holiday, company bonus, healthcare, contributory pension, free parking, subsidised canteen facilities, continuing professional development plus others.
Main responsibilities as Product Manager:
- Develop and maintain global market strategies (positioning, pricing & profitability) for the product ranges with a focus on product, market and customer needs
- Full end to end product ownership through the entire NPD process and product lifecycle; NPD documentation, Go-to-market plans, Pricing, etc.
- Product lifecycle management: Product range management including obsolescence and introductions
- Be the central Product Management resource for critical activities, information and competitor information
Skills and Knowledge
- Experience of Product Lifecycle Management, ideally from Product Management roles
- New Product Development experience
- Analytical with strong financial acumen
- Drive best practise and cultivate continuous improvement in the Product Management team
- You need to be highly organised with excellent communication skills, customer focused, and data driven.
