Senior Product Manager - Digital Platforms

Edwards Vacuum; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Manager to own the strategic vision and lifecycle of digital solutions for our semiconductor equipment ecosystem.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate customer needs into technical requirements, and drive sustainable, energy-efficient initiatives while aligning with industry standards. This hybrid role requires strong communication, travel ability, and a track record of delivering complex software products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 5 years' Product Management experience in software, digital platforms, control systems, semiconductor, industrial automation, or other high-tech industries.
• Proven experience defining product roadmaps and managing products through the full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of embedded software, control systems, system integration, and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Strong systems-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Commercially aware, results-driven, and comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
• Experience driving change, influencing others, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the strategic vision, roadmap and lifecycle of digital solutions and interfaces.
• Enable connectivity, data integration, and digital ecosystem alignment.
• Analyse industry trends and customer roadmaps to inform long-term synergy strategy.
• Translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable requirements for engineering.
• Ensure alignment with industry communication standards and integration with factory systems.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to harmonise interfaces and architectures.
• Operate in a product owner capacity within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Lead cross-portfolio initiatives from concept through execution with measurable progress.

Skills

Product management

Software & digital platforms

Control systems

Industrial automation

Embedded software

System integration

Technical requirements translation

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Cross-cultural collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/technical field

Tools

Linux

FreeRTOS

Windows

Modbus

EtherCAT

MQTT

OPC-UA

Job description

Role Purpose

This role's mission is to create and lead a unified, cross-portfolio strategy to maximise synergy, customer value and sustainability across Edwards' semiconductor equipment ecosystem.

Key Accountabilities

Product strategy & portfolio management

• Develop and own the strategic vision, roadmap and lifecycle of 'digital solutions' and communication interfaces (this includes the interfaces between Edwards' equipment and OEM tools, factory data acquisition and fleet monitoring systems, and Edwards' digital applications, e.g. EdCentra, EdMonitor, EdPredict, EdLink and EdSense)
• Enable seamless connectivity, data integration, and digital ecosystem alignment
• Analyse industry trends, technology inflections, and customer roadmaps to inform long‑term synergy strategy
• Translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable and prioritised requirements for engineering and product teams, quantifying value to our customers
• Ensure alignment with industry communication standards, e.g. SECS/GEM, EtherCAT, EDA / Interface A, which enable equipment integration and data exchange with factory systems

Stakeholder alignment and influence

• Build strong relationships across a decentralised, global organisation, influencing to drive progress
• Lead cross‑functional working groups to harmonise interfaces, standards, and integration architectures across product lines

Customer value and sustainability

• Define and champion system‑level value propositions that improve customer outcomes across TCoO, uptime, energy use, and environmental impact
• Partner with sustainability teams to embed circularity, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction into cross‑portfolio strategies
• Engage with key OEMs and end users to validate integration concepts and gather feedback
• Engage directly with key customers to collect customer voice and feedback

Execution and programme leadership

• Operate in a product owner capacity within Agile/Scrum teams
• Lead cross‑portfolio initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring measurable progress and clear deliverables

Your Skills And Experience

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years' Product Management experience in software, digital platforms, control systems, semiconductor, industrial automation, or other high‑tech industries.
• Proven experience defining product roadmaps and managing products through the full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of embedded software, control systems, system integration, and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and cross‑cultural collaboration skills.
• Strong systems‑thinking, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Commercially aware, results‑driven, and comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
• Experience driving change, influencing others, and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Desirable

• Agile/Scrum Product Owner experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry standards (SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA/Interface A).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, functional safety, and EMC standards.
• Experience with IoT, fleet monitoring, predictive analytics, and related digital technologies.
• Working knowledge of Linux, FreeRTOS, Windows, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherCAT, MQTT, and OPC-UA.

Location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our GTC office in Burgess Hill, UK.

Why It's Great To Work With Us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application Process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.