Senior Product Manager

Progressive; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Product Manager for a UK HQ near Stevenage. You will own a key product portfolio, define strategy, drive roadmaps and lead new product development for physical engineered products.

Work across engineering, operations, supply chain and commercial teams to shape direction using data and market insight. The role offers strategic autonomy in a global engineering business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior or strategic Product Management role.
• Experience with physical engineered/manufactured products.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing product performance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term product strategies and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead new product development initiatives and ensure timely delivery.
• Own product performance, including revenue and margin.
• Analyse product and market data to identify trends and risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver products efficiently.
• Identify growth opportunities across products, markets and regions.
• Support forecasting, planning and investment decisions across the portfolio.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and inform strategy.

Skills

Senior Product Management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a Senior Product Manager with experience in engineered or manufactured products, looking to take ownership of product strategy within a global engineering business?

This is an opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing company at their UK Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Stevenage.

The Engineering & Manufacturing Company designs, manufactures & assembles physical, engineered and assembled products, so this Senior Product Manager role requires experience in tangible product environments rather than digital, software, AI or service-led businesses.

The Senior Product Manager Role

As a Senior Product Manager, you will take ownership of a key product portfolio, defining strategy, driving roadmaps, and leading new product development activity to deliver growth and performance.

You will operate across the full product lifecycle, working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams, using data and market insight to shape direction and drive results.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Product Manager

• Develop and deliver long-term product strategies and multi-year roadmaps
• Lead new product development initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and aligned to business goals
• Take ownership of product performance including revenue, margin, and market positioning
• Analyse product and market data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Work cross-functionally to ensure products are delivered efficiently and to target
• Identify opportunities for growth across products, markets, and regions
• Support forecasting, planning, and investment decisions across the portfolio
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and inform strategy

Requirements for the Senior Product Manager Role

• Degree educated in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a senior or strategic Product Management role
• Background working with physical engineered, manufactured or assembled products
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing product performance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse complex datasets and forecasts
• Experience leading or supporting new product development within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to influence and drive outcomes across cross-functional teams
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors is essential

What's On Offer

• Salary £65,000 - £75,000
• Pension & Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Senior-level role with real autonomy and strategic influence
• Opportunity to shape product direction within a global engineering business

Location - Stevenage and commutable from Hitchin, Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Bedford and surrounding areas

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Package