Product Manager

Assa Abloy Group; Olney; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is seeking a Product Manager in Olney, UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in product management, be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, and collaborate across teams. Responsibilities include managing product lifecycles and delivering user-centric products. This role offers competitive benefits including holidays, pension scheme, and an annual bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve

Annual discretionary bonus

Company Pension scheme standard 5%

Access to Employee Care scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Product Management.
• Experience in hardware and software products (ideally both).
• Strong collaboration skills and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing requirements for projects as the voice of the customers.
• Collaborate with different departments to help grow the business.
• Maintain accountability across all project gateway stages.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Product Manager

Do you have the ability to become the subject matter expert in the product lifecycle and a drive to grow your skills in a collaborative environment? Become a part of the ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Key and Asset Management business unit, and enjoy a culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

Responsibilities

• As a Product Manager you will be responsible for developing different requirements for our project, acting as the voice of the customers for user needs throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Reporting to the Product Director, you will collaborate with different departments inside the organization and use your technical expertise to help us grow.
• Take ownership of the development of requirements for NPI/CPI projects under the guidance of the Product Director, maintaining accountability across all project gateway stages—from initiation through to product launch—while also quantifying post-launch performance.
• Ensure continuous alignment with regional stakeholders, effectively communicate any changes or updates in a timely manner, and build trusted, effective relationships to gain stakeholder confidence.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and R&D teams to deliver the optimal balance of cost, quality, and speed to market. Support the prioritization of the product backlog based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility, while ensuring ongoing alignment with evolving requirements and resolving changes early and appropriately.
• Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle, advocating for user needs and working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure successful product launches and strong market adoption.
• While not directly responsible for operations, maintain accountability from a product perspective by ensuring strong alignment with operational teams. Regularly communicating product updates and progress to stakeholders and leadership to maintain transparency and momentum.

Skills and experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Product Management.
• Experience in hardware and software products (ideally both).
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise time to focus on the most important issues at the right time.
• Strong collaboration skills and proactive problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or other relevant subject is a plus.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve.
• Access to an online benefits portal.
• ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale).
• 3 x Annual salary life cover.
• Company Pension scheme standard 5%.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Access to Employee Care scheme.

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To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

About the Company

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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