IoT Product Manager

Rentokil Initial Group; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking an IoT Product Manager in Waterlooville, Hampshire, to lead hardware development, PLM and sustaining engineering for devices across 80+ countries.

You will bridge NPD and PLM, drive design changes, audits, and regulatory compliance, while coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing partners in a globally distributed matrix. The role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a matrixed, multi-national organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimization and sustaining engineering across multi-component devices.
• Drive cross-functional engineering projects with Supply Chain, QA, IT and Marketing.
• Oversee PLM, release management and ECN documentation.
• Govern firmware and software modifications across connected devices.
• Ensure QA and regulatory compliance for international/regional standards.
• Collaborate with external electronics suppliers, contract manufacturers, and assembly partners.

Skills

Hardware optimization

Sustaining engineering

Project leadership

PLM

Firmware governance

QA & regulatory

Supplier collaboration

Altium Designer

PCB assembly (PCBA)

Scripting (JavaScript)

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB assembly (PCBA)

Scripting (JavaScript)

Job description

Role Summary

Rentokil Initial is hiring an IoT Product Manager to lead hardware development, product optimization, and sustaining engineering across global markets (80+ countries). Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, this role bridges new product development (NPD) and product lifecycle management (PLM), driving continuous improvement, quality assurance, and design modifications for multi-component electronic devices.

Core Responsibilities & Objectives

• Hardware Optimization & Sustaining Engineering: Conduct root cause analysis and execute design modifications, hardware upgrades, and performance enhancements for existing electronic products.
• Engineering Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional product change and cost-optimization initiatives alongside Supply Chain, Quality Assurance (QA), IT, and Marketing teams.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Oversee technical release management, product approval processes, product variant documentation, and Engineering Change Notes (ECN).
• Firmware & Software Governance: Document, control, and oversee processes for firmware and software modifications across connected devices.
• Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Partner with validation teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring products comply with international and regional regulatory standards.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Collaboration: Technical liaison with external electronics suppliers, contract manufacturers, and assembly partners.

Technical Competencies & Tools

• PCB Design Software: Proficient in Altium Designer (Schematic capture, PCB layout).
• Electronics Manufacturing: Direct experience with PCB assembly (PCBA), hardware testing, and multi-component assembled devices.
• Analytical Testing: Methodological approach to electronics development utilizing technical models, test data generation, and risk mitigation over empirical trial-and-error.
• Firmware/Software (Desirable): Basic knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript.

Education: BSc or BEng (Honours) in Electronics Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience Level: Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a matrixed, multi-national organization.

Commercial & Financial Acumen: Understanding of product cost structures, Bill of Materials (BOM) optimization, manufacturing cost drivers, and commercial viability

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to [e-mail] if you need anything

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