Product Manager

APRIL QUEST LIMITED; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for a Product Manager to drive product strategy and customer engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to launch innovative hardware and software solutions in new markets. A Master's degree in a technical field and a proven track record of product management are essential. Benefits include 27 days of holiday, annual bonus, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

EV scheme

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Experience in managing and launching innovative products.
• Ability to understand customer problems and create actionable roadmaps.
• Proven record of introducing products to new markets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new markets.
• Conduct market research to identify innovative technology uses.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure product success from concept to launch.
• Engage customers to gather requirements and build relationships.
• Provide technical guidance and support to marketing efforts.

Skills

Product Strategy Development

Customer Engagement

Market Analysis

Team Collaboration

Technical Guidance

Education

University degree in a technical discipline

Job description

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

Role Overview

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: Develop the vision, strategy, and roadmap for positioning systems, focusing on expansion into new markets.
• Identify Opportunities: Conduct market research and analyse customer needs to find innovative uses for our existing technology.
• Prioritize Development: Manage the product lifecycle by defining and prioritizing features that are both customer‑centric and commercially viable.

Execution & Collaboration

• Serve as the Bridge: Collaborate across teams (Engineering, Sales, Marketing) to ensure product success from concept through launch.
• Integrate Innovation: Coordinate with the R&D team to incorporate new technologies into future roadmaps.
• Provide Technical Guidance: Offer technical insights and assistance to internal teams, including supporting technical discussions.

Customer & Market

• Engage Customers: Directly engage with customers to gather detailed requirements and foster long‑term relationships.
• Support Go‑to‑Market: Provide technical expertise and ensure effective product positioning to support sales and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• 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.