Product Manager

Starkey Recruitment Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Starkey Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Product Manager in Redditch, Worcestershire, offering £50,000–£55,000 DOE plus benefits. The role is permanent and full-time, focusing on the development and lifecycle of fire detection, access control and security-related products.

You will own the product lifecycle, develop roadmaps, and work with technical, quality, design,Sales and manufacturing teams to bring products to market and improve existing ranges.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management and lifecycle ownership.
• Ability to develop roadmaps and translate customer needs into requirements.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the product roadmap aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for new products and enhancements.
• Support product development from concept to launch.
• Define product specifications and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, design, QA and manufacturing.
• Monitor product performance and report on revenue and profitability.
• Liaise with suppliers and overseas factories as needed.

Skills

Product management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Overseas suppliers

Analytical skills

MS 365 suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Job description

Product Manager

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE + Benefits
Employment: Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to take responsibility for the development and ongoing success of an established portfolio of fire detection, access control and security‑related products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong product background who enjoys combining technical knowledge, commercial awareness and product development.

You will take ownership of the product lifecycle, helping to identify new opportunities, develop the product roadmap and ensure products continue to meet customer, market and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with technical, quality, design, sales, marketing and manufacturing teams, you will play a key role in bringing new products to market and developing the existing range.

What You’ll Be Doing

Product Strategy & Development

Develop and manage the product roadmap in line with customer needs, market trends and business objectives.

Identify opportunities for new products, product enhancements and range development.

Help develop a clear good, better and best product offering for the UK wholesale market.

Support product development from initial concept through to successful launch.

Define product specifications and ensure projects are delivered effectively.

Market & Competitor Analysis

Research market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies.

Gather and analyse customer and market feedback.

Identify gaps within the existing product portfolio.

Use commercial and technical insight to recommend new products and improvements.

Technical Documentation & Compliance

Produce and maintain product specifications, instructions and supporting technical documentation.

Ensure certification, packaging and product documentation remain accurate and up to date.

Support compliance with CE, UKCA and relevant international product standards.

Work closely with technical and quality teams to ensure products meet required standards.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with sales, marketing, technical, quality, design, operations and manufacturing teams.

Act as a key point of contact for product‑related matters across the business.

Communicate product developments, launches and key milestones to stakeholders.

Provide technical product support for customer enquiries when required.

Product Performance

Monitor product performance, including revenue, profitability and market share.

Produce regular product performance reports.

Use data and market insight to make recommendations for future development and growth.

Suppliers & Overseas Factories

Build effective relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Assess the suitability and capability of factories for new products and projects.

Work with overseas suppliers throughout product development.

Travel periodically to the Far East and Europe to review suppliers, factories and fire/security‑related projects.

About You

We are looking for someone who can combine product management experience with a practical, commercially focused approach.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within product management, product development or a product‑focused technical role.
• Experience supporting products from concept through development and into the market.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers, ideally including the Far East.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas when required.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

Experience within the fire and security sector would be particularly advantageous, including knowledge of:

• Fire detection systems
• Access control
• Security‑related products
• CE and UKCA requirements
• Relevant UK and international product standards
• Product certification and regulatory compliance
• Mentoring, coaching or managing others
• Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as InDesign

What's on Offer?

• £50,000-£55,000 salary DOE
• Company benefits package
• Permanent position
• Redditch location
• Opportunity to take ownership of an established technical product portfolio
• International supplier and factory exposure
• Opportunity to influence future product strategy and new product development

This position would suit an experienced Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, Product Development Manager or Product Specialist with experience in fire, security, electrical or a related technical product environment.