Product Manager

Ideal Heating; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heating technology company in the UK is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the domestic heat pump portfolio. The role is site-based in Hull and requires experience with digital products and plumbing/heating knowledge. The ideal candidate will define new products, manage product lifecycles, and collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field or equivalent experience and have a strong background in product management. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field or substantial hands-on experience.
• Significant post-qualification experience in product management or technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Define new products and manage product lifecycle.
• Coordinate product launch plans with project management.
• Conduct competitor analysis and provide commercial forecasts.
• Maintain product knowledge and support stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in Technical/Engineering/Marketing

Job description

About the Company

Aquilo recruitment are excited to be partnering with Ideal heating to recruit a product manager to join them, this is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to join a company with a great culture, a market leader and a fantastic team.

About the Role

The role will be site based so you must be in a location which is commutable to both Hull and Hessle. The ideal candidate will have experience with digital products, a working knowledge of plumbing / heating with technical capabilities. The role is part of the Domestic Product Management team at Groupe Atlantic UK & ROI and is responsible for product management relating to the domestic heat pump portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Definition of new products (product roadmap) and continuous product improvements
• Product lifecycle management of existing products
• Project management of the delivery of new products against the requirements of the NPI (New Product Introduction) processes
• Management of the whole life cycle of the product within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Drive product strategy and product road map definition
• Build understanding of customers and markets through close liaison with commercial sales, marketing, training and customer service.
• Hold timely voice of customer reviews develop and test product requirements.
• Maintain thorough product knowledge and be recognised by all stakeholders as expert in product area of responsibility.
• Provide product support and timely communication of product information to all stakeholders.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of technology and identification of potential products and opportunities.
• Promotes innovation and advancement in technology / product solutions.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of regulations and standards and pending changes to legislation / regulatory frameworks and assess and communicate their impact on product strategy.
• Management of activities in New Product Introduction process related to market and customer requirements, market launch and agreement of technical requirement specification of all products within area of responsibility.
• Work closely with colleagues within Groupe Atlantic, R&D, project management, commercial sales, marketing and customer service to coordinate product launch plans within NPI.
• In conjunction with commercial sales, marketing and finance provide competitor analysis, price positioning and commercial forecasts to drive NPI capital investment submissions and support business development activity.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with business management and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a degree and or / professional qualification in relevant Technical / Engineering / Marketing discipline or substantial hands-on operational experience in Technical / Engineering / Marketing environment.
• They should also have significant and relevant post qualification / after degree experience in a wide range of product management, new product development and or technical sales / commercial roles.

Required Skills

• Strong background in product management and new product introduction in a technical / engineering discipline.
• Experience of proactive interfacing and communication with marketing, training, commercial sales and customer service.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills, with effective decision making skills and implementation of solutions.
• Team player with excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to influence and motivate.

Preferred Skills

• Ideally some experience in areas such as heating and / or hot water appliances, electronic controls, heat pumps, energy management would be preferable.
• Having tangible relationships with key industry bodies / stakeholders would be an advantage.

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