IoT Product Manager

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; 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 based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, to lead hardware development, product optimization, and sustaining engineering across global markets. This senior role bridges NPD and PLM, driving continuous improvement, quality assurance and design modifications for multi-component devices.

The role requires heavy cross-functional leadership, hands-on hardware knowledge, and governance of firmware/software changes, with a focus on regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a multinational setup.
• Experience with PCB design and hardware testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimization and sustaining engineering for existing products.
• Head cross-functional product change and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Oversee PLM, release management, ECN, and variant documentation.
• Govern firmware and software changes across connected devices.
• Ensure QA and regulatory compliance across markets.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional leadership

Hardware optimization

Analytical testing

Firmware governance

JavaScript basics

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCBA experience

Hardware testing

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.

Requirements:

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

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.