Product Manager

Progressive; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% matched pension contributions

Life cover

25 days holiday plus option to buy up to 1 extra week annually

Annual bonus scheme

Access to a discounted healthcare cash plan

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Product Manager to drive New Product Development and manage product lifecycle for engineered components. The role requires a degree in engineering or business, and strong project management and analytical skills. Benefits include a matched pension, life cover, and an annual bonus scheme, with opportunities to collaborate across international markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management of manufactured goods.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or infrastructure-related sectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) for engineered components.
• Manage product lifecycle and performance across global markets.
• Define and implement business models and pricing strategies.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in technical/engineering or business management

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager to join the UK division of a global engineering and manufacturing group. This hands-on, commercially focused role sits within a division that designs, develops, and manufactures mechanical components and systems used in critical infrastructure applications. With operations spanning multiple continents, the company combines deep technical expertise with robust manufacturing capabilities to serve a global customer base. This is not a digital, software, or service-based role.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) for engineered components.
• Manage product lifecycle and performance across global markets.
• Drive Sales-Inventory-Operations-Planning (SIOP) and demand forecasting.
• Define and implement business models and pricing strategies.
• Ensure product certifications and approvals are maintained and renewed.

Qualifications

• Degree in technical / engineering or business management.
• Proven experience in product management of manufactured goods.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid IT skills.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or infrastructure-related sectors is highly desirable.

Benefits

• 7% matched pension contributions
• Life cover
• 25 days holiday plus option to buy up to 1 extra week annually
• Annual bonus scheme
• Access to a discounted healthcare cash plan

Why Apply?

• Join a global business with a strong reputation in engineered product innovation.
• Work at their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Luton.
• Influence product strategy across international markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Opportunity to travel and lead impactful projects.

Interested?

If you have experience managing engineered products in a manufacturing setting and are ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Registered office: 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom. Partnership Number OC387148 England and Wales.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Management
• Industries: Manufacturing