Global Product Manager Instruments

Atlas Copco Group; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Product Manager Instruments to lead the global commercial success and long-term strategy of the instruments product group, including the vacuum gauge portfolio, turning market insight into market-leading solutions.

You will own the product lifecycle and portfolio, drive launches, pricing input, and SAP data; lead commercial workstreams for new product introductions; translate market data into focused initiatives and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Eight years in an international, commercially driven high-tech environment.
• Strong product management and marketing expertise with financial awareness.
• Technical and commercial understanding of vacuum markets or ability to build it quickly.
• Experience with market research, customer insight, portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and go-to-market activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global product and platform strategy for the instruments product group with a 3–5 year horizon.
• Own the product lifecycle and portfolio including launches, phase-in/out, pricing input, and SAP data.
• Lead the commercial workstream for new product introduction projects with engineering.
• Translate customer/competitor/quality insights into actions and communication for Customer Centres and sales teams.
• Provide strategic leadership within the product group across the organization.

Skills

Product management

Marketing

Commercial judgement

English communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Your role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Global Product Manager Instruments. You will be part of our Measuring & Instruments product management team reporting to Head of Product Management M&I. In this role, your mission is to lead the global commercial success and long‑term strategy of the instruments product group, turning customer and market insight into profitable, market leading solutions. You will contribute directly to how we create high quality products and solutions for our customers.

Your day-to-day

• Lead the global product and platform strategy for the instruments product group across our brands, with a three-to-five-year horizon. The instruments product group includes amongst others the vacuum gauge portfolio.
• Drive profitable revenue growth by defining priorities with Business Development Managers and translating product and market data into focused initiatives for Customer Centres.
• Own the product lifecycle and portfolio, including launches, phase-in and phase-out decisions, pricing input, product information, sales materials and relevant SAP data.
• Lead the commercial workstream for new product introduction projects, including product vision, differentiation, business cases, master specifications and close alignment with Engineering.
• Turn customer, competitor, quality and safety insights into clear actions, training and communication for Customer Centres, sales teams and key customers.
• Provide strategic and, where assigned, disciplinary or functional leadership within the product group, creating clarity, collaboration and accountability across the global organization

Your Skills And Experience

• A degree or higher qualification in engineering, science or a comparable technical discipline.
• At least eight years of experience in an international, commercially driven high-technology environment, ideally across several areas such as engineering, marketing, sales or application support.
• Strong product management and marketing expertise, combined with sound commercial judgement and an understanding of financial drivers and business trends.
• Technical and commercial understanding of vacuum markets, products and competitive solutions, or the ability to build this knowledge quickly.
• Experience with market research, customer insight, portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, new product introductions and go-to-market activities.
• Confident communication and influencing skills in English, including direct interaction with end customers and senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative leadership style, strong decision-making skills and the resilience to manage pressure, change and competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel moderately to frequently to global Customer Centres, key customers, product locations and trade shows

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your Compensation And Benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom (GB). Regular presence at relevant product locations and international travel are part of the role.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

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