Product Manager

April Quest; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Oxford is seeking a Product Manager to serve as the bridge between customers and internal teams. The role involves defining product strategy, engaging customers, and driving product innovation. Candidates should hold a Master's in a technical field, with experience in launching products. Competitive benefits include 27 days holiday and a bonus program.

Benefits

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

EV scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in launching innovative products from concept to market.
• Ability to understand customer problems and create actionable product roadmaps.
• Skills in making business decisions that balance customer desires and technical realities.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and vision based on customer and market insights.
• Integrate innovation and provide technical guidance.
• Engage with customers and support go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Management

Product Strategy Development

Market Analysis

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Info about the Company

An innovative and industry-leading organisation specialising in the development of high-end software and hardware integrated technology solutions across various industries globally.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Annual bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• EV scheme

Product Manager Role

The successful candidate will serve as the central link between our customers and our internal teams. This role requires deep customer engagement to identify market needs and opportunities, especially where our existing technology can be leveraged for new markets. You will be responsible for creating compelling, innovative product visions and strategies that are both technically feasible and commercially profitable. Your ability to bridge engineering, sales, and marketing will be critical for driving product innovation and adoption across the business.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision: Define Product Strategy, Identify Opportunities, Prioritize Development
• Execution & Collaboration: Serve as the Bridge, Integrate Innovation, Provide Technical Guidance
• Customer & Market: Engage Customers, Support Go-to-Market

Essential Requirements

• A university degree (Master's preferred) in a technical discipline such as Engineering or Computer Science.
• A history of not just managing, but successfully launching innovative products from concept to market.
• The expertise to deeply understand customer problems and convert those insights into a clear, actionable product roadmap.
• Proven ability to spot and execute opportunities to introduce products to new or expanded markets.
• Outstanding ability to communicate effectively, manage stakeholders, and lead diverse teams (technical and non-technical) toward a common goal.
• The core skill of making sound business decisions that balance customer desires, technical realities, and the potential for business growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003.