Jr Product Manager Amplification

Marshall Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Product Manager to own the roadmap and portfolio for the MI category within amplification gear, reporting to the Director of Product Management. You will drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, design, marketing and sales to deliver a cohesive product portfolio.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in product management, strong business sense, and a passion for music technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering is required.
• 1–2 years' experience in product management, preferably in the MI industry.
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals.
• Demonstrating leadership potential.
• Analytical skills to interpret product metrics, user needs and market data.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing and sales.
• Advocate for user-centric design decisions.
• Eagerness to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in product management.
• Ambition to grow with increased responsibility and future category ownership.

Responsibilities

• Secure product-market fit by ensuring the product is desirable to users, viable for the business, and technically feasible.
• Analyze user and artist feedback along with market insights to develop a deep understanding of the market and consumer needs.
• Develop, plan, and present product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Align the Product team around objectives, priorities, and requirements.
• Align go-to-market strategy with Brand & Marketing and the Sales team.
• Monitor user experience and track the market performance of products to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll attitude on stage, at home,and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide.

Right now, we need to strengthen our Product Management team with a Product Manager based in Milton Keynes who will focus on the roadmap and product portfolio within our musical instrument (MI) category.

What you’ll do:

You will support the Product management team to develop the product roadmap for the Amplification category and secure a competitive and cohesive portfolio across different types of guitar amplification gear, such as heads, combos, cabinets, and pedals. You will drive the product development cross the lifecycle with a strong focus on both product excellence and business outcomes. You will report to the Director of Product Management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Secure product-market fit by ensuring the product is desirable to users, viable for the business, and technically feasible.
• Analyze user and artist feedback along with market insights to develop a deep understanding of the market and consumer needs.
• Develop, plan, and present product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Align the Product team around objectives, priorities, and requirements.
• Align go-to-market strategy with Brand & Marketing and the Sales team.
• Monitor user experience and track the market performance of products to drive continuous improvement.

Who we’re looking for:

You are collaborative and bring a business-focused approach to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organized, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. You can manage priorities and approach challenges with creativity and initiative.

You probably have the following experiences & skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in a product management role, preferably within the musical instrument (MI) industry.
• Understanding of business fundamentals.
• Demonstrating leadership potential.
• Analytical skills to interpret product metrics, user needs and market data to make informed product decisions.
• Work in cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing and sales.
• Advocate for user–centric design decisions.
• Eagerness to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in product management.
• Ambition to grow in the role with increased responsibility and future category ownership.

Our pledge:

We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers.

We encourage applications from all over the world. To enable transitioning from another country for a role at Marshall, we offer re-location support. This support is tailored for each role but always includes visa/work permit application, local authority registration, and home finding service. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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