Product Manager — Portfolio & Launch Leader (Manufacturing)

JOHN LEWIS; Darwen; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, seeks a Product Portfolio Lead to own the product catalogue, drive pricing strategy, and oversee new product launches. The role focuses on M2M and Filled Goods, balancing quality with cost efficiency.

You will use insights from markets and customers to shape the product portfolio, partner with suppliers, and lead a team to deliver results and growth.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of product lifecycles and proven ability to launch products.
• Demonstrated track record delivering a product pipeline and portfolio.
• Relevant project management qualification or certification.
• Strong negotiation abilities with stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of the product portfolio across M2M and Filled goods products & specifications.
• Use market intelligence and customer insights to identify catalogue gaps and inform pricing strategies.
• Define a robust process to ensure a commercially successful product launch.
• Manage lifecycle, exiting products with minimal business risk.
• Identify synergies across customer specifications to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate supplier partnerships to maximise margins and supply reliability.
• Mentor and develop your team to drive results.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Product launch experience

Project management certification

Negotiation skills

Tools

Manufacturing ERP systems

Job description

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, seeks a Product Portfolio Lead to own the product catalogue, drive pricing strategy, and oversee new product launches. The role focuses on M2M and Filled Goods, balancing quality with cost efficiency.

You will use insights from markets and customers to shape the product portfolio, partner with suppliers, and lead a team to deliver results and growth.