Product Manager

Round Peg Solutions; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence technology firm in Watford is seeking an experienced Product Manager to drive innovative Defence communication products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, manage products throughout their life cycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience in Defence or law enforcement markets is highly desirable. This role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence or law enforcement markets is highly desirable.
• Strong technical background in communication systems.
• Experience in managing products from concept to market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support product development.
• Define and manage product requirements working closely with engineering.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for effective product launch strategies.
• Monitor product performance, costs, margins, and life cycle.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of communication systems

Ability to engage in detailed technical discussions

Experience developing business cases

Setting pricing strategies

Monitoring product profitability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercially or technically relevant field

Job description

Overview

Are you a Product Manager with a passion for driving the development of cutting-edge products in global organisations? Do you have a strong technical background in communication systems and experience in managing products from concept to market? Our exclusive client, a multi-million-pound global Defence manufacturing organisation, requires an experienced Product Manager to shape the future of their high-tech product portfolio. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including engineering, sales, and marketing) to deliver a new range of innovative Defence communication products during a major period of growth (+20% YoY!).

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to support product development and market strategy.
• Define and manage product requirements, working closely with engineering to customize solutions that meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create effective product launch strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Provide product training and technical support to customers and sales teams.
• Monitor product performance, costs, margins, and life cycle from inception through obsolescence.
• Contribute to tenders, bids, and proposals with detailed product information.
• Manage product life cycle, including obsolescence and end-of-life planning.
• Travel occasionally for customer visits, trade shows, and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercially or technically relevant field (or equivalent Defence industry experience).
• Strong technical understanding of communication systems, with the ability to engage in detailed technical discussions with engineering and customers.
• Experience developing business cases, setting pricing strategies, and monitoring product profitability.
• Prior experience in Defence or law enforcement markets is highly desirable.

Location: Watford

Work Schedule: Hybrid

If you are a self-driven, technically savvy professional with a passion for product management and an interest in cutting-edge Defence technologies, apply today