Global Product Manager - Fire & Security, Concept to Launch

Scolmore Group; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave (5 days)

Job summary

Scolmore Group in Redditch is seeking a hands-on Product Manager to shape the ESP product portfolio from concept to launch. You will collaborate with technical, quality, design and manufacturing teams, driving product strategy, roadmap and documentation for the UK wholesale market.

The role requires travel to the Far East and Europe, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives within a dynamic electrical products environment. Based at Redditch, hours 9:00–17:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in a product management or product-focused role.
• Ability to translate market needs into product features and roadmap.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with overseas factories and Far East suppliers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a product strategy aligned with market trends and business objectives.
• Create and manage the product roadmap with timely feature delivery.
• Define value propositions with a clear good/better/best UK wholesale offering.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and gather customer feedback.
• Analyze trends and technologies in fire detection, access control and security products.
• Identify opportunities for improvements or new offerings using data-driven insights.
• Create technical product documentation (instructions, specifications, etc.).
• Ensure documentation, certification, packaging and instructions meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with technical, quality, design and manufacturing teams on specs.
• Act as liaison between sales, marketing, operations and technical teams.
• Communicate product updates and milestones to stakeholders.
• Support other departments with customer enquiries when needed.
• Monitor product performance using revenue, profitability and market share metrics.
• Prepare regular reports and strategic recommendations.
• Make regular trips overseas to Far East and Europe to review projects.
• Coordinate with global suppliers and business leads across platforms.
• Assess factory suitability for intended product/project.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Overseas suppliers

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS 365 knowledge

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Scolmore Group in Redditch is seeking a hands-on Product Manager to shape the ESP product portfolio from concept to launch. You will collaborate with technical, quality, design and manufacturing teams, driving product strategy, roadmap and documentation for the UK wholesale market.

The role requires travel to the Far East and Europe, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives within a dynamic electrical products environment. Based at Redditch, hours 9:00–17:00.