Product Manager

Veolia; Lane End; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

UK bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Private GP access

Company bonus scheme

Eye care vouchers

Virtual GP consultations

Buy/Sell Annual Leave

Group Income Protection

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Critical Illness cover

Car Leasing

Cycle to Work Scheme

Personal Computer

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Product Manager for the PURELAB (R&D/QC) Market to define the vision and roadmap for the scientific water purification portfolio. The role is office-based in Lane End, High Wycombe and is hybrid, permanent, full-time with 37 hours per week.

The successful candidate will work across Sales, Marketing and R&D to manage the full lifecycle, drive go-to-market plans, and optimise performance post-launch, with occasional travel to customer sites and events.

Qualifications

• Degree in science or engineering or equivalent.
• Good understanding of the scientific market and its challenges.
• Ability to present commercial and technical information clearly.
• Logical decision-making capability.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Desirable: experience as a Technical or Commercial Product Manager.

Responsibilities

• Define vision and roadmap for the PURELAB product range.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and R&D on the product road map.
• Manage full product lifecycle from requirements to market introduction.
• Plan and execute go-to-market strategies with sales.
• Communicate updates and metrics to stakeholders.
• Engage in post-launch evaluation and optimisation.
• Travel for customer visits, exhibitions and training events.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical proficiency

Market knowledge

Business acumen

Empathy

Visionary thinking

Communication

Passion for scientific products

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Experience as Product Manager (Desirable)

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Veolia brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling Veolia the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Product Manager (PURELAB (R&D/QC) Market)

Office-based in Lane End, High Wycombe (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy / sell!), Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP, Company Bonus Scheme and much more!

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Are you a Product Manager or an aspiring Product Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, highly respected water technologies business. As Product Manager for the PURELAB range, you will define the vision and road map for our scientific water purification portfolio, aligning the product strategy with commercial and customer needs. You will play a pivotal role in managing the full product life cycle — from defining new product requirements to successful market introduction and ongoing performance optimisation.

At ELGA, we are committed to ensuring you have the best experience possible and supporting you to take your career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Road map

• Define the vision and long-term road map for the PURELAB product range in line with business objectives.

• Work closely with field stakeholders (sales, marketing, R&D) to consistently handle the product development road map aligned with the market expectations.

• Manage the full product life cycle for the life science portfolio.

• Plan and execute product market introductions, including the go-to-market strategy together with the sales leaders team

• Communicate product updates, performance metrics, and road map progress to stakeholders.

• Product planning management with post launch Return on Experience approach

Market Understanding and Analysis

• Conduct market, competitor, and customer analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

• Build and share competitor knowledge to support sales teams and develop compelling value propositions.

• Gather, analyse, and interpret customer feedback to inform product improvements and innovation.
  

Customer and Internal Engagement

• Support technical application enquiries and customer discussions.

• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Sales, Technical Support, and R&D teams to drive product success.

• Maintain and share product knowledge across the organisation.
  

Travel

• The role will include some solo travel to visit customers, attend exhibitions, and to attend commercial training events.

Qualifications

General requirements for the role:

• A degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline

• A good understanding of the scientific market, applications and challenges

• Ability to clearly present commercial and technical information.

• Logical decision-making capability.

• Strong influencing, negotiation and collaboration skills.
  

Desirable:

• Experience as a Technical or Commercial Product Manager.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Good technical proficiency and understanding of customer applications and challenges.

• Ability to gather and interpret market knowledge to identify new opportunities.

• Business acumen
  

Personal Attributes:

• Empathy to understand user needs and pain points.

• Visionary thinking with the ability to anticipate future market demands.

• Passion and enthusiasm for the scientific product portfolio.

• Communication

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future.

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our wellbeing services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That's not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave, Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.