Product Manager - Automotive Parts

Klipboard; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Klipboard is seeking a Product Manager for Catalogue Solutions to drive product innovation in close partnership with engineering, design and business teams. You will own the product lifecycle from backlog to delivery, shaping a strategy that meets customer needs and business goals.

The role focuses on building data services, catalogue APIs and a front-end UI, with a hybrid work model and global scope. You will collaborate across teams and stay ahead of market trends to deliver competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in product management or a related role.
• Experience with Agile frameworks, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. Tools like Aha! or JIRA.
• Strong background in working with senior stakeholders for requirement gathering, prioritisation, and product ideation.
• Demonstrated success in cross‑product collaboration to drive efficiency and achieve goals.
• Knowledge of data analytics and using customer feedback to guide development and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Own the Product Backlog: identify, prioritise and drive the backlog. Collaborate with key stakeholders to refine the product based on feedback and market insights.
• Drive the Product Roadmap: create, maintain and communicate a roadmap aligned with strategic goals; participate in sprint planning.
• Collaborate Across Teams: work with engineering, design, sales and marketing to ensure seamless development; lead ideation workshops.
• Market & Competitive Insights: conduct regular market research to stay ahead of trends and competitors.

Skills

Product management experience

Agile backlog management

Stakeholder collaboration

Cross-product collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Jira

Aha!

Job description

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

As the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions our mission is simple: to design, implement and support high performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively on a Global scale.

At Klipboard, the primary role of the Product Manager is to be at the forefront of product innovation, working closely with engineering, design and business teams to create products and services to delight our customers. The PM is responsible for developing and executing a product strategy that addresses customer needs and supports the achievement of business goals. The PM acts as the voice of the customer and manages the entire lifecycle of the product or service.

The Catalogues Product Manager role is pivotal in building and managing:

• Data services and pipelines to populate the catalogue database from a variety of sources
• API’s that will power our catalogues
• Front end UI, which will consume the data

Key Responsibilities

As the Product Manager for Catalogue Solutions, you’ll be at the forefront of product innovation. You will:

• Own the Product Backlog: Identify, prioritise and drive the backlog. Manage the development pipeline, ensuring that the highest-impact features are prioritised. Collaborate with key stakeholders, to continuously refine the product based on customer feedback and market insights.
• Drive the Product Roadmap: Create, maintain and communicate a product roadmap that is aligned with strategic goals. Participate in sprint planning and Agile practices to ensure timely delivery of features that meet market demands.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to ensure seamless communication and efficient product development. Lead ideation workshops to generate innovative solutions and drive product success.
• Market & Competitive Insights: Conduct regular market research to stay ahead of trends and competitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Product Management Experience: Minimum 2 years in product management or a related role
• Agile & Backlog Management: Proven track record of working within Agile frameworks, including backlog refinement and sprint planning. Experience with tools like Aha! or JIRA.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong background in working with senior stakeholders for requirement gathering, prioritisation, and product ideation.
• Cross-Product Collaboration: Demonstrated success in working across teams and business units to drive efficiency and achieve common goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Knowledge of data analytics and the use of customer feedback to guide product development and feature prioritisation.

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter!

At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!