IoT Product Manager

Rentokil Initial; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; 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 seeks an IoT Product Manager based in Waterlooville to lead hardware development, optimization, and sustaining engineering across 80+ countries. This role bridges NPD and PLM, driving improvement, QA, and design changes for multi-component electronics.

The position requires senior-level experience across the full product lifecycle in a multinational setting, with a focus on cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a matrixed, multi-national organization.
• BSc or BEng in Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of product cost structures, BOM optimization, and manufacturing cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Hardware optimization & sustaining engineering: analyze root causes and modify hardware for upgrades and performance gains.
• Engineering project leadership: drive cross-functional cost-optimization initiatives with Supply Chain, QA, IT and Marketing.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): manage release, approvals, variant documentation, and ECN processes.
• Firmware & Software governance: oversee modifications across connected devices.
• Quality Assurance & regulatory compliance: work with validation teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supplier & manufacturing collaboration: liaise with external electronics suppliers, contract manufacturers and assembly partners.

Skills

Hardware design understanding

Sustaining engineering

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BSc or BEng in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCBA testing

Firmware basics

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