Software Product Manager

Net Recruit; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aerospace sector is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of their software-based products. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from conception through to market launch, while driving insights through market analysis and customer segmentation. The company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including substantial holiday allocation and opportunities for professional growth. This is an exciting chance to be part of a rapidly expanding business that values innovation and development, with potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial Holiday Allocation

Good Pension

Training and Skills Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in software product management is essential.
• Exposure to the aerospace industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver product strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee product lifecycle from inception to launch.
• Conduct market analysis to inform commercial decisions.

Skills

Software Product Management

Market Positioning

Business Planning

Commercial Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Description

A successful and rapidly expanding business within the aerospace sector is seeking a Product Manager to join the team in the Bournemouth area, managing a portfolio of software-based products.

Your Role

While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

• Defining and delivering the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring it is aligned to business goals
• Overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from inception and design, right through to the launch stage, ensuring a seamless execution at each stage
• Enhancing market offerings by identifying opportunities to develop partnerships and acting upon these
• Conducting detailed analysis of market trends, obtaining a clear picture of not only customer needs but also the competitive landscape and utilising this information to inform commercial decision making
• Working on developing customer segmentation and buying behaviour insights, to utilise this information to influence the set out priorities in the roadmap
• Analysing and reporting on product performance in order to identify gaps and areas for improvement in order to inform and support new development
• Managing the product approval process to ensure that product investments are justifiable
• Collaborating cross-functionally on product launches to ensure success
• Creating positioning strategies, training for sales and value propositions
• Acting as the main point of contact for both customers and internal teams for all things product related

You MUST Have

Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Strong, hands-on experience within software product management
• Exposure to the aerospace industry
• Specific experience in dealing with business planning, market positioning and analysis
• A strategic mindset, with good commercial decision-making skills
• Exquisite communication, as well as the ability to effectively gather and then translate customer requirements into tangible product solutions

Your Opportunity

Providing critical services to their growing customer base within the aerospace sector, this is a highly successful and expansive business, venturing into some exciting projects over the next few years. They are seeking a Product Manager to spearhead the planning, development and execution of the overall product lifecycle, covering their specific product portfolio. This will be an invaluable position within the larger function, to drive market success and development.

For the successful candidate, there will be a competitive starting salary. Alongside this, there will be an attractive package including various perks such as a substantial holiday allocation, a good pension and a selection of other rewards. There will also be plenty of opportunities for development and progression within the role and wider business, as well as significant support in training and skills development. This role is also open to hybrid working potential too.

To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Christina Smith - Talent Acquisition Specialist

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