IoT Product Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days + 8 bank holidays

Healthcare

Free parking

Death in service

Employee assistance

Reward scheme

Job summary

Rentokil Initial seeks an IoT Product Manager to lead hardware development, optimization, and sustaining engineering across 80+ countries. Based in Waterlooville, this role bridges NPD and PLM, driving improvements, QA, and regulatory compliance for multi-component devices.

You will oversee PLM processes, firmware governance, and cross-functional projects with Supply Chain, QA, IT, and Marketing to deliver robust, compliant products.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a multinational organization.
• Understanding of product cost structures, BOM optimization, and manufacturing cost drivers.
• Education in Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimization and sustaining engineering for existing electronic products.
• Oversee PLM, ECN processes and product variant documentation.
• Direct firmware/software governance for connected devices.
• Coordinate cross-functional change initiatives with Supply Chain, QA, IT, and Marketing.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality across international markets.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Skills

Hardware optimization

Sustaining engineering

Project leadership

PLM (product lifecycle management)

Firmware governance

QA & regulatory

Supplier collaboration

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

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

Requirements

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.

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

Benefits

• 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.