Product Manager - Power Systems

James Fisher and Sons plc; Great Yarmouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking a Product Manager – Power Systems to identify market opportunities and enhance service offerings in the power systems sector. This role demands strategic leadership, project management skills, and a technical background in engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, financial acumen, and adaptability. The position is based in Great Yarmouth, offering a remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Diversity-focused employer

Commitment to interview disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic leadership with a demonstrated ability to lead growth initiatives.
• Experience with market expansion successfully increasing market penetration.
• Project management expertise involving cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives aimed at expanding service offerings geographically.
• Oversee operational setup for new initiatives.
• Integrate strategic technologies into service offerings.
• Align growth activities with the company’s five-year strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market expansion

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Product Manager – Power Systems, United Kingdom - Remote. Full time / Permanent.

About Us: James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables. We are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business. Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition, building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy. Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.

Role

As the Product Manager – Power Systems, you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities within the power systems market, focusing on areas such as gas to power, electrification, and energy storage. You will leverage James Fisher\'s synergies to pinpoint market gaps, assess the feasibility and attractiveness of these opportunities, and develop pathways to bring them to market through innovation or acquisition. This position is integral to achieving the company’s strategic goals, with a focus on geographic expansion, market penetration, and service differentiation through the integration of strategic technologies and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives aimed at expanding service offerings geographically, penetrating deeper into existing markets, and capturing new customers within the global power systems market. Develop and execute strategies that ensure sustained growth, aligning efforts with the company’s strategic priorities.
• Oversee the operational setup for new initiatives, ensuring that all systems and processes are in place for successful execution. Collaborate with engineering, project management, and supply chain partners to integrate new initiatives seamlessly into the operational structure.
• Spearhead the evolution of the service offering by integrating strategic technologies, digital tools, and supply chain partnerships. Focus on differentiating the company’s services by leveraging these innovations to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. Ensure that technology and digitalization are central to the growth strategy, aligning with the company’s long-term vision.
• Align all growth and service evolution activities with the company’s five-year strategy, ensuring that initiatives support both immediate and long-term goals. Provide significant strategic influence at the executive level, contributing to the company’s long-term vision and success.
• Support acquisitions from initial negotiation through to SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement) and integration. Ensure seamless integration of acquired entities into the company's operational structure.
• Travel to global locations as required to support business development and operational activities. Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to update them on the progress of initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• After establishing new initiatives and services, guide their integration into the standard operational structure, transitioning them to the relevant teams for ongoing management.
• Act as the product champion – reviewing performance and supporting improvements following transition to business as usual.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in strategic leadership with a demonstrated ability to lead growth initiatives.
• Experience with market expansion, successfully expanding service offerings into new geographic regions and increasing market penetration.
• Project management expertise, particularly in managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including executive leadership, operational teams, and external partners.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit & loss management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to clearly articulate strategic initiatives and influence decision-making.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate and lead through change in a dynamic environment.
• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline or a related field.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

James Fisher and Sons plc, are proud to be partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.

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