Product Manager

Optos PLC; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optos PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Manager for OCT products to drive lifecycle management from strategy through to delivery. You will lead cross‑functional teams, translate clinical and market insights into detailed product requirements, and ensure timely releases aligned with quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to maximise product performance and value across the Silverstone, Hibiki, and Monaco

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a technical, scientific, engineering, business, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Product Management and/or Project Management desirable.
• Proven ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing projects from initiation to delivery.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate technical and commercial information and decision‑making.
• Collaborative team player with leadership across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product strategy and roadmap for Silverstone, Hibiki and Monaco.
• Translate needs into clear product requirements (PRDs/MRDs) with priorities.
• Create and maintain product plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Coordinate resources across R&D, clinical, quality/regulatory, operations and commercial.
• Manage day‑to‑day execution including backlog and release readiness.
• Enforce New Product Commercialisation governance for changes and releases.
• Drive risk management and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Understand revenue models and support business cases with Finance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership across teams

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in technical/scientific/engineering/business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project)

Job description

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When a five-year-old boy was blinded after a regular eye exam failed to spot a retinal detachment, his father made it his life’s work to help eye care professionals by revolutionising retinal imaging. Optos was founded by Douglas Anderson in 1992 with the goal to make a patient-friendly device to quickly capture the entire retina.

The experience of Douglas Anderson is a thread that runs through the company to this day and has resulted in our products being used in nearly 20,000 locations globally. Optomap® shows up to 82% (200°) of the retina in a single-capture, offering unrivalled clarity and Optos is proud to be recognised as the leader in this field.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Product Manager, OCT is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving the commercial success and lifecycle management of assigned OCT products, including Silverstone, Hibiki, and Monaco. The role oversees the full product lifecycle, from strategy and definition through to delivery, enhancement, and ongoing optimisation, ensuring agreed timelines, budgets, and business objectives are achieved.

Working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, the Product Manager translates customer, clinical, and market insights into clear product requirements and development priorities. The role is responsible for defining product strategy and objectives, leading product planning and execution activities, and ensuring successful product releases in line with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The Product Manager serves as the key product advocate, balancing customer needs, market opportunities, technical considerations, and commercial goals to maximise product performance and deliver value throughout the product lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Together with the VP Advanced Products, maintain the product strategy and roadmap for Silverstone and Hibiki and Monaco ensuring alignment to company objectives, regional needs, and measurable commercial outcomes.
• Translate customer, clinical, and market needs into clear product requirements (PRDs/MRDs), including prioritization and trade‑off decisions.
• Create and maintain product plans (scope, milestones, dependencies) and revise as needed based on learnings, risk, and changing requirements.
• Identify required resources and coordinate responsibilities across R&D, clinical, quality/regulatory, operations, service, and commercial teams to deliver product outcomes.
• Manage day‑to‑day product execution aspects, including backlog governance, release readiness, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Effectively apply and enforce the Optos New Product Commercialisation methodology and related governance for changes and releases.
• Actively drive risk management for product deliverables (technical, clinical, regulatory, operational, cybersecurity, supply continuity), ensuring timely resolution/escalation.
• Define, secure, and manage product budgets (as applicable), including forecasting, cost‑to‑completion visibility, and investment prioritisation.
• Understand basic revenue models, margin considerations, and commercial levers for OCT product lines; partner with Finance/Commercial teams to support business cases and decisions.
• Ensure product regulatory and legal documentation inputs are completed and approved (e.g., change impact assessments, labelling/IFU inputs, clinical evidence support) in coordination with RA/QA.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication—internally and externally—ensuring clear “what/why/when” for releases, enhancements, and product positioning.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions, including competitive differentiation and product value messaging for OCT workflows.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and usability for Silverstone/Hibiki/Monaco through VOC, field feedback, and post‑market learnings.
• Facilitate product and stakeholder meetings effectively; ensure decisions, actions, and risks are captured and progressed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree-qualified in a technical, scientific, engineering, business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through relevant professional roles.
• Professional qualification in Product Management and/or Project Management is desirable.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver results effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through to successful delivery.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to critically evaluate technical and commercial information, ask insightful questions, and support informed decision‑making.
• Collaborative team player with a strong commitment to achieving shared objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in product development, technical design, project management, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Ability to set, manage, and communicate clear expectations regarding project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, timelines, and business needs.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and secure cooperation from senior leaders, stakeholders, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project.

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.