Global Head of Product Management

Carmichael Fisher Executive Search; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in the UK seeks a Senior Product Manager to drive the global product portfolio's commercial success and strategy. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and a proven track record in international product management. This senior role offers excellent career development prospects in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of success in leading product management.
• Experience in an international environment.
• Process-oriented and driven by continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the commercial success of the global product portfolio.
• Ownership of product strategy to drive sustainable growth.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives across design and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Product management

Analytical thinking

Multilingual communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is a highly successful Operating Company within a large US headquartered Group and is based in the South East of the UK, operating across the globe.

This role carries accountability for the commercial success and lifecycle management of the company's global product and service portfolio. It has ownership of the strategy for the portfolio to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage, accountability for the product lifecycle and, as the Voice of Customer, you will ensure that product and service design, manufacturing, serviceability and compliance are aligned with the business objectives.

We are seeking an exceptional senior product manager / leader to join the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and a clear career progression from technical roles into commercial leadership product management.

You must have a demonstrable track record of success in leading product management in an international environment. Multilingual candidates who have lived and worked in different countries who thrive in an international, matrix structure, business environment are encouraged to apply. This is an environment where decisions are encouraged using facts and data and individuals who are process-oriented and naturally driven by continuous improvement will be prioritised in the selection process.

It is a senior role within the business and career development prospects for the appointed candidate are excellent.