Product Director

Zebra People; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital identification solutions is seeking a Product Director to shape product strategy, focusing on RFID tags and packaging. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in product management, with a background in labelling or RFID. This role offers competitive pay, potential bonuses, and flexibility with office attendance in Corby. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Qualifications

• At least ten years’ experience in product management, focusing on new product development.
• Background in labelling or RFID tag industry required.
• Sound knowledge of packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product vision across RFID and non-RFID lines.
• Lead the innovation pipeline from ideation to commercialisation.
• Standardise processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Consolidate customer needs to align product roadmaps.
• Facilitate communication between key stakeholders.
• Conduct competitive research to identify market opportunities.
• Drive eco-friendly product innovations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Product management

Product development

Process optimisation

Customer-centric approach

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability

Job description

A global leader in digital identification solutions, specialising in RFID technology, labelling and brand identification products are looking for a Product Director to join their team.

The client

With a presence in over 20 countries, they serve over 600 brands globally and have connected over 12 billion items with digital IDs.

This role will play a pivotal role in shaping their product strategy, helping to drive innovation and ensure seamless product development across all products, with a focus on RFID tags, labels and packaging. They’re looking for you to standardise processes, improve efficiency and ensure products align with market needs.

The role

What will I be doing?

• Strategic Vision: You’ll be working closely with the Deputy CEO to define and drive the product across RFID and non-RFID lines.
• Product Development: Lead the innovation pipeline, from ideation to commercialisation.
• Process Optimisation: Standardise product development processes across departments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Consolidate customer needs and market trends to align product roadmaps with business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication between Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Market Analysis: Conduct competitive research and data-driven analysis to identify market opportunities and innovation pathways.
• Sustainability and Compliance: Drive eco-friendly product innovations while ensuring compliance with global industry regulations.

What experience do I need?

You’ll have at least ten years’ experience in product management, with a focus on new product development, strategy and innovation. You do need a background in labelling or an RFID tag industry as well as a sound knowledge of packaging solutions.

Previously you’ll have helped standardise processes and improved operational efficiency across multiple teams as well as demonstrated your ability to drive product adoption in global markets.

The candidate

What’s in it for me?

They’re offering up to £90K, though will negotiate for the right person. There’s also a bonus on top of that as well as private medical insurance and a car allowance depending on location. They’d be looking for you to come into their Corby office once or twice a week.

We welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Our team includes parents, the self-taught, the university-educated, and people of a wide variety of nationalities, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Obviously, we’re looking to ensure it’s a solid fit from both sides: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day for work.

We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply to be part of life at Zebra People. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We would be happy to meet any accommodation requests during the application or interview process, please just let us know.

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