Product Marketing Manager

Cirrus Logic; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a highly motivated Product Marketing Manager to drive the success of next-generation products. This hybrid remote position involves creating market requirement documents, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing marketing strategies. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in technical marketing or semiconductor products. You'll work closely with key customers and the corporate Marcom team to promote innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a relevant field with a background in technical marketing, design, applications, or system engineering.
• Strong understanding of key technologies/concepts in both software and semiconductor domains.
• Experience interacting with OEMs and partners in the electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Create Market Requirement Documents via primary Market Research.
• Build business plans and product requirement documents for new products.
• Define new products with development teams and steer them through the process.
• Craft and articulate the value proposition to customers.
• Manage product roll‑out on time and to spec.
• Generate a strategy for the product line in a market sector.
• Develop marketing strategies and plans to drive demand.

Skills

Technical marketing

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Masters/MBA or above in a relevant field

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end‑user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award‑winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

Cirrus Logic is looking for a highly motivated product marketing manager to join our Marketing team. You will be responsible for driving the success of the next generation of products through product definition and supporting the development of new products from concept through to production. You will develop the strategy for a market sector, working directly with strategic customers, and will help to plan and implement the successful promotion and launch of our pioneering products. Working within passionate and hardworking cross‑disciplinary teams within Cirrus Logic, including program management, development, and operations, to drive product development goals up to, and beyond, production and launch.

Main Responsibilities

• Creation of Market Requirement Documents via primary Market Research and in‑depth customer & competitive knowledge
• Build business plans and product requirement documents for new product developments
• Work with software and hardware development teams, to define new products and then steer them through the development process
• Be the voice of the customer during the product development process
• Craft and articulate the value proposition which will be carried to customers and the market, collaborating across product teams where appropriate
• Manage product roll‑out on time and to spec, providing sales support to strategic accounts
• Generate a strategy for the product line in a market sector, and a roadmap to support it
• Contribute directly to the corporate 5‑year planning process
• Work with the corporate Marcom team to develop marketing strategies and plans which will drive demand. Ensuring optimum positioning for Cirrus products.
• Work with PR and IR teams on preparing messaging and scripts for key calendar events and product launches
• Support sales, in particular key account management for strategic customers

Required Skills and Communications

• Bachelors in a relevant field with a background in technical marketing, design, applications, or system engineering developing mixed‑signal semiconductor products
• Strong understanding of key technologies/concepts in both software and semiconductor domains
• Experience interacting with OEMs, partners, and channels in the industrial and/or consumer electronics industry
• Work with cross functional engineering teams to define performance and system level requirements, create detailed documentation, and effectively communicate product and program details directly with key customers
• Ability to document and present collateral of an exceptionally high quality
• Analytical skill to work with benchmark data and competitor data and extract high‑value insights; excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and a great team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Domestic and international travel required

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Masters/MBA or above in a relevant field and extensive technical marketing, design, applications, or system engineering developing mixed‑signal semiconductor products.

This position is ideally based in Edinburgh, UK but will also consider Newbury and London.

This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in‑office work schedule, with in‑office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.