Lead Product Manager

Veolia; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company in High Wycombe is seeking a visionary Lead Product Manager to shape the future of their global product portfolio. This permanent, full-time role includes defining product vision, leading innovation initiatives, and mentoring diverse teams. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has a strong background in product management, and showcases excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Access to a Private GP

Company Car / Cash Allowance

Company Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management within a technical environment.
• Proven track record of leading product initiatives and driving team performance.
• Ability to inspire and mentor product teams.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term product vision, goals, and roadmaps across multiple products.
• Lead the entire Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process with rigor and consistency.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and drive disruptive innovation.
• Oversee product launches, positioning, and ongoing optimization.
• Communicate progress, strategy, and insights to senior management.

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 (desirable)

Job description

Company Description

Lead Product Manager

Office-based in Lane End, High Wycombe

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy / sell!), Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP, Company Car / Cash Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme and much more!

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Are you a visionary Product Leader ready to shape the future of ELGA’s global product portfolio? Do you thrive on innovation, strategy, and empowering teams to deliver world-class solutions? If so, we want to hear from you.

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 (PLCM) 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

What’s 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 opportunities 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.