Product Team Manager

CurrentBody; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty technology company seeks a Product Team Manager to lead the Product Technologist team. The role involves managing projects from concept to launch and safeguarding intellectual property. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in New Product Development within the beauty or technology sectors. Benefits include 25 days holiday and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Staff discount across brands

Hybrid working

On-site subsidised gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in New Product Development.
• Proven experience in team management, ideally within beauty or technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Product Technologist team.
• Take ownership of a brand/category roadmap.
• Guidance on IP and patent decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Project Management

Knowledge of IP Processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Us:

We are The Beauty Tech Group. Driven by a mission to bring cutting- edge beauty technology into homes across the globe, CurrentBody evolved into The Beauty Tech Group.

We were built to lead, not follow—pioneering the future of beauty tech through innovation, expertise and transparency. From revolutionary at-home devices to transformative skincare solutions, our portfolio of brands—CurrentBody Skin, ZIIP Beauty, Tria Laser and CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic— is changing the way the world approaches skincare.

At The Beauty Tech Group, we’re not just creating products; we’re building the future of beauty.

About the Team:

Our New Product Development team is at the heart of innovation, creating cutting- edge solutions that redefine beauty and technology. As part of the Product Team, we drive exciting projects from concept to launch, transforming ideas into groundbreaking products that captivate consumers.

About the Role:

As Product Team Manager, you will lead and inspire our team of Product Technologists, ensuring the smooth delivery of projects and guiding innovation across our portfolio. You’ll play a pivotal role in steering both existing and future product categories, while providing strategic input into intellectual property, trademarks, and patents to safeguard our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and support the Product Technologist team, providing day-to-day direction and leadership.
• Take ownership of a brand or category (e.g. Tria, ZIIP, Hair Health), driving its roadmap and ensuring category excellence.
• Provide guidance and input on IP, trademark, and patent decisions to strengthen and protect our innovation pipeline.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting career progression and building functional expertise within the Product team.
• Establish ways of working and best practices across the team to improve efficiency, collaboration, and consistency.
• Act as the central communicator, ensuring senior management is updated on project progress, timelines, challenges, and risks.
• Drive collaboration across marketing, regulatory, project management, and external partners to ensure product launches meet the highest standards.
• Guide clinical and efficacy validation with external partners to ensure robust, science backed product claims.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field; OR at least 5 years of proven experience in New Product Development within a relevant field.
• Proven experience in New Product Development (NPD) and team management, ideally within beauty, skincare, or consumer technology.
• Strong understanding of IP, trademark, and patent processes in a product context.
• Confident leading cross-functional projects from concept through to launch.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• A passion for beauty technology, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Some of our Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Staff discount across our brands (CurrentBody, ZIIP & Tria)
• Perks at Work – discounts across partner brands
• Hybrid working – home working on Wednesday
• Free On-site parking
• Supported Studies
• Employee Assistance Program Scheme
• Regular Social EventsOn-site subsidised gym (Alderley Park HQ)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Subsidised Travel from Manchester via Zeelo App

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails. We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review.

1st stage – An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour interview where you can expect competency questions. In most cases this is held in person.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Equal Opportunities

At The Beauty Tech Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, where all our employees have equal access to opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, which will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age.