Product Marketing Manager

Filtronic; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in RF, microwave, and mmWave solutions seeks a Product Marketing Manager to manage product lifecycles and bridge engineering with market needs. The role demands strong technical knowledge alongside commercial competencies, ensuring product alignment with customer requirements and market trends through strategic planning and insights.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Degree in related technical discipline required.
• Experience in a product marketing role in related industries is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of RF/microwave/mmWave systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define product requirements.

Skills

Technical understanding of RF systems

Stakeholder management skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in engineering, physics or related discipline

Job description

Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions for high-performance communication and sensing applications. We develop cutting-edge technologies for satellite communications, aerospace & defence, and 5G infrastructure, operating in frequencies from Ka to W band. Our expertise spans custom MMIC design, complex sub-system integration, and scalable UK-based manufacturing.

We are looking for a strategic, technically minded Product Marketing Manager to join our growing team. This is a pivotal role, bridging the gap between market needs and engineering execution. You will lead the definition, development and lifecycle management of Filtronic's product portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, technology trends and commercial objectives. Interfacing with Marketing to ensure successful market focussed product launch.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Own the full product lifecycle - from concept and requirements through to launch, maturity, and end-of-life
• Developing, maintaining, and refining product literature, with full ownership of datasheets to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with product capabilities
• Work with the CTO and Head of Marketing to develop & maintain product/technology roadmaps that reflect market trends, customer feedback and strategic goals
• Work closely with Engineering, Commercial (Business Development and Marketing), and Operations to define and prioritise product requirements, translating market and customer insights into a clear and cohesive set of specifications
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure clear product definition and positioning.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Prepare business cases, pricing strategies and go-to-market plans
• Working with Biz Dev to serve as the voice of the customer internally, ensuring products meet real-world application needs.
• Support customer engagement, proposal development and bid activity with technical insight
• Track and report on product performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement or optimisation.
• Provide product familiarisation for the business development team and deliver customer training as required
  
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in engineering, physics or a related technical discipline
• Proven experience in a product marketing role within RF, microwave, satellite, or telecoms industries
• Strong technical understanding of RF/microwave/mmWave systems and components
• Commercial awareness and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to support sales teams with tools, collateral and training
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable balancing technical depth with commercial priorities
  
  

Desirable:

• Familiarity with latest semiconductor technology.
• Experience managing space-qualified or high-reliability products
• Knowledge of satellite, aerospace, defence or HAPS/LEO communications markets
• Understanding of ESA, UKSA, or similar programme frameworks
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable presenting ideas via various channels including conferences and webinars.
  
  

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Development