Global IoT Hardware Product Manager

Hackajob Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Free parking

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in the UK is seeking an IoT Product Manager to lead hardware development, sustaining engineering and PLM across 80+ markets. Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, the role spans NPD and lifecycle management for multi-component electronic devices.

You will drive hardware optimization, cost-aware change programs, firmware governance and regulatory compliance, working with suppliers, QA, IT and marketing to deliver reliable connected products.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Senior-level experience across full product lifecycle in a multinational environment.
• Understanding of BOM optimization and manufacturing cost drivers.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimization and sustaining engineering for existing products.
• Drive cross-functional hardware change and cost-optimisation programs.
• Oversee PLM processes, ECNs and technical release management.
• Govern firmware and software changes across connected devices.
• Ensure QA and regulatory compliance across regions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Skills

Altium Designer

PCBA

Electronics testing

JavaScript

Education

BSc or BEng in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Rentokil Initial in the UK is seeking an IoT Product Manager to lead hardware development, sustaining engineering and PLM across 80+ markets. Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, the role spans NPD and lifecycle management for multi-component electronic devices.

You will drive hardware optimization, cost-aware change programs, firmware governance and regulatory compliance, working with suppliers, QA, IT and marketing to deliver reliable connected products.