Product Innovation Manager

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 daysW

Job summary

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited in Manchester is seeking a Global Product Innovation Manager to own the brand's global portfolio and NPD roadmap, balancing consumer insight, brand strategy and technical feasibility.

You will lead cross‑functional launches from concept to market, develop global launch plans, optimise existing products and collaborate with Brand, Insights, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in NPD, product innovation, or related consumer goods roles.
• Experience owning or leading a product portfolio and an innovation roadmap.
• Track record of taking products from insight/concept to launch and market evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Identify consumer, category and market opportunities using insights and data.
• Lead NPD and product innovation from concept through development, launch and post-launch optimisation.
• Develop global launch strategies covering positioning, pricing, channels and plans for regional teams.
• Identify opportunities to optimise existing products and refresh the portfolio for growth.
• Collaborate with Brand, Insights, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Design, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams globally.
• Work across digital and retail channels to understand performance and identify improvements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reports.

Skills

NPD

Product innovation

Product development

Brand growth

FMCG

Consumer goods

Portfolio leadership

Global launches

Job description

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Business Innovation

Location: Manchester, UK

Spectrum Brands is a global branded consumer products company with a portfolio of trusted brands across categories including home and garden, personal care, pet care and home appliances. We focus on creating products that improve everyday life through strong brands, consumer insight and innovation.

We are looking for a Global Product Innovation Manager to join the Growth team for one of our home brands, helping shape its next phase of growth in the health and wellness space.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced NPD, innovation, product development or consumer brand professional to own a global product portfolio and help turn consumer insight and market opportunities into successful new products.

The Role

You will take ownership of the brand's global product portfolio and NPD/innovation roadmap, balancing consumer needs, brand strategy, commercial opportunity and technical feasibility.

You will:

• Identify consumer, category and market opportunities using consumer insight, market trends, competitive intelligence and commercial data.
• Lead NPD and product innovation from concept and business case through development, global launch and post-launch optimisation.
• Develop global launch strategies covering positioning, pricing, channels and launch plans for regional teams to execute.
• Identify opportunities to optimise existing products, refresh the portfolio and develop new products that drive long-term growth.
• Partner with Brand, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Design, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams globally.
• Work across digital and retail channels to understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reports.
• Help shape the ways of working within a new Growth Team, including exploring agile approaches and practical applications of AI.

This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Innovation, with significant visibility and opportunity to influence the future direction of the brand.

About You

We are looking for a consumer-focused product and innovation professional rather than a traditional technology Product Manager.

You will ideally have:

• 6+ years' experience in NPD, product innovation, product development, brand growth, FMCG, consumer goods or a related consumer product environment.
• Experience owning or leading a product portfolio and NPD/innovation roadmap.
• A track record of taking products from consumer insight/concept through development and launch and evaluating performance in market.
• Experience developing or contributing to global product launches, including positioning, pricing, channel strategy and launch planning.
• Strong commercial and consumer understanding, with the ability to turn insight and data into actionable opportunities.
• Experience working cross-functionally and influencing teams across different markets and disciplines.
• Global experience and exposure to digital commerce, DTC or retail would be advantageous.

You’ll be commercially minded, curious and collaborative, with strong communication and storytelling skills. You enjoy turning consumer needs into compelling product opportunities and are comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where you can test, learn and make things happen.

Experience in health & wellness, consumer durables, FMCG or another consumer-focused category would be particularly relevant.

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Care
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)