Associate Product Manager - OEM

Internetwork Expert; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-forward automotive company in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Product Manager. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage the product lifecycle for OEM integrations. Successful candidates will have experience in SaaS, strong analytical skills, and the ability to simplify technical concepts. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangements, and numerous benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays

Free onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in SaaS.
• Strong understanding of software development and product lifecycles.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the product strategy for OEM integrations.
• Collaborate with teams to define clear outcomes for integration enhancements.
• Translate complex technical concepts into specifications for stakeholders.

Skills

Agile delivery frameworks

API and integration fundamentals

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Jira

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

Pinewood.AI is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Team, specialising in OEM integrations

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, data, and business, and who is keen to grow their product management career within a high-performing SaaS environment.

You’ll work closely with experienced OEM Product Managers and cross-functional teams to help define, shape, and deliver integration capabilities that connect manufacturers, retailers, and Pinewood.AI’s Automotive Intelligence Platform. Supporting the development of reliable, scalable, and well-documented integrations, you’ll help translate complex technical and data requirements into clear, actionable product outcomes.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full product lifecycle, from discovery and requirements gathering through to delivery, release, and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with Architects, Developers, Delivery Managers, and Commercial teams, as well as OEM partners, helping ensure integrations are delivered with clarity, quality, and measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the definition and execution of product strategy for OEM integrations within the Pinewood.AI platform.
• Work closely with the OEM Product Managers to shape integration enhancements aligned with business goals, customer needs, and partner requirements.
• Contribute to roadmap development and backlog prioritisation, defining clear outcomes and success measures.
• Gather, analyse, and document technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for integration-focused features.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear specifications for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create and maintain clear process flows, sequence diagrams, and data-mapping documentation to support development and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with developers and architects to understand technical constraints, opportunities, and integration patterns.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and potential data or integration challenges early, supporting proactive resolution.
• Support stakeholder engagement with OEM partners, helping to manage expectations and ensure shared understanding.
• Build strong working relationships across product, delivery, commercial, and technical teams, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, or similar role within a SaaS or software delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of software development and product lifecycles.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks and tools such as Scrum, Kanban, Jira, or similar.
• Solid understanding of API and integration fundamentals, including RESTful APIs, webhooks, and data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Ability to read and interpret API documentation and technical specifications.
• Exposure to authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, API keys, or certificate-based authentication (desirable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Experience working collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly, learn new systems, and work confidently in areas of ambiguity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Share scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays
• 4x life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave – 5 months' full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks' fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Free onsite gym (Birmingham)
• Cycle to Work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice
• Eyecare vouchers – free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and awards

Why Join Us?

At Pinewood.AI, you’ll be part of a collaborative and growing product organisation shaping the future of automotive retail technology. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to complex OEM integrations, working closely with experienced Product Managers, architects, and engineers who are passionate about building reliable, scalable platforms.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical understanding while building strong foundations in modern product management. As Pinewood.AI continues to grow, you’ll have clear opportunities to expand your skills, responsibilities, and impact within a supportive, forward‑thinking technology business.

About Us

Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals and technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business.

Pinewood’s cloud‑based secure end‑to‑end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full‑service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.