Lead Product Manager

Veolia Environnement SA; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Senior Product Manager in High Wycombe to define long-term product vision and lead strategic initiatives. This role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess a technical background, a relevant degree, and experience in product management. The position offers competitive compensation and full involvement in innovative projects that positively impact the community.

Benefits

Market-leading pension and share scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Mental health and financial support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with experience in technical products.
• MBA or advanced degree is desirable.
• Experience in Product Management within a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term product vision, goals, and roadmaps.
• Lead the Product Lifecycle Management process.
• Identify market opportunities and drive innovation.
• Mentor Product Managers and collaborate effectively.
• Ensure customer feedback informs product strategy.

Skills

Strong leadership and decision-making

Exceptional communication (written & verbal)

Analytical mindset with strong data-driven decision-making skills

Technical understanding of product development

Strategic thinker with the ability to build actionable roadmaps

Strong collaborator across cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Visio

Job description

This is a senior leadership role where your influence will span strategy product performance team development and bringing groundbreaking products to life.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Define long‑term product vision, goals and roadmaps across multiple products.
• Lead the entire Product Life‑Cycle Management process with rigor and consistency.

Innovation and Market Impact

• Identify emerging market opportunities and drive disruptive innovation.
• Balance technical feasibility with customer needs and commercial value.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead, mentor and inspire Product Managers and Technical Product Managers.
• Partner effectively with R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Regional Sales Managers and other ELW teams.

Customer‑Centric Focus

• Stay close to customer needs through direct feedback and market insights.
• Drive product adoption and ensure continuous improvement post‑launch.

Execution and Delivery

• Oversee product launches, positioning and ongoing optimisation.
• Monitor performance using KPIs and guide data‑driven decision‑making.

Financial and Operational Excellence

• Manage cost targets, pricing input and design‑to‑cost efforts with cross‑functional partners.
• Balance risks, prioritise initiatives and ensure commercial success.

Stakeholder Influence

• Communicate progress, strategy and insights to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Champion alignment across teams to secure buy‑in and accelerate delivery.

Travel: Occasional solo travel for customer visits, exhibitions and commercial training.

Qualifications

General requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience with technical products.
• MBA or advanced degree (desirable).
• Experience in Product Management within a technical environment.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Skills

• Strong leadership and decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication (written & verbal).
• Analytical mindset with strong data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Technical understanding of product development.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to build actionable roadmaps.
• Strong collaborator across cross‑functional teams.

Personal Attributes

• Natural coach and mentor.
• High empathy with a customer‑first mindset.
• Visionary thinker able to anticipate future needs.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

At ELGA you will be part of a purpose‑driven global organisation committed to technology sustainability and innovation. You will lead major product initiatives, influence long‑term strategy and develop cutting‑edge solutions that make a real impact.

Ready to Lead the Future

"If you’re passionate about shaping visionary products, inspiring high‑performing teams and driving meaningful innovation – apply now and help us build what's next."

Additional Information

Whats next

If you feel this role is suited for you click on the Apply button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and, if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you

We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways so, alongside your salary, you will be part of our market‑leading pension and share scheme. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses — as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also to help you a little further we provide mental health and financial support so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

Apply today so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ELGA we’re proud to be known as an equal‑opportunity employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Data Analytics
• Analytical
• Agile
• Requirement Gathering
• Strategic thinking
• Visio
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Market Research
• UML
• Cross Functional Teams

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1