Product Manager

OXTS; Stoney Middleton CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development of positioning solutions. The role involves working closely with customers, managing product lifecycles, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and proven experience in product management, particularly in the mapping or survey industries.

Benefits

Discretionary annual profit share bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employer contribution to pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager with a track record of defining and delivering innovative product visions.
• Strong ability to identify customer needs and translate them into compelling product strategies.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products into emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Define product visions and strategy for positioning systems in new markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.
• Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and foster relationships.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical consultation

Strategic product planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

MSc. in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Department: Product

Location: Middleton Stoney, United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of our INS-based positioning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology or engineering fields, with a proven track record of managing products from conception to launch. Experience in mapping or survey industries is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers to understand their needs, gather valuable insights, and leverage existing technologies to expand into new markets. They will also be responsible for developing innovative visions for new products that align with company strategy, customer requirements and market opportunities, ensuring that product concepts are both customer-centric and commercially viable. A strong skill set in customer engagement, technical consultation, and strategic product planning is essential to drive product adoption and innovation. Product managers have a key role bridging between multiple groups in the business including our engineering, sales and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product visions, strategy, and roadmap for positioning systems in new markets
• Develop compelling visions for new products, ensuring they meet market and customer needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, and marketing to ensure product success
• Engage directly with customers to gather requirements, provide technical solutions, and foster long-term relationships
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing technologies into new markets through customer insights and market trends
• Conduct market research and gather customer feedback to identify features and improvements
• Prioritise product features and manage the product lifecycle
• Coordinate with R&D team to adopt innovative solutions and new technical capabilities into future roadmaps
• Assist in technical discussions and provide insights to technical teams
• Support sales and marketing efforts with technical expertise and product positioning

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A degree (MSc. Preferred) in Engineer, Computer Science of closely related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager with a track record of defining and delivering innovative product visions.
• Strong ability to identify customer needs and translate them into compelling product strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience engaging directly with customers, end-users, and stakeholders to capture requirements and shape product direction.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products into emerging or adjacent markets.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to balance market opportunity, customer insight, and technical feasibility to drive business growth.

Desirable

• Background in technology domains such as INS, GNSS, navigation systems, or other advanced hardware/software solutions.
• Experience working closely with marketing teams to create and deliver successful product launches.
• Proven ability to roadmap products through their entire lifecycle, from concept through to sustainment and retirement.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual profit share bonus
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays
• 5% employee and 5% employer contributions through our via our salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme
• Group Income Protection Insurance Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death In Service Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Smart casual dress code