Technical Product Manager

Veolia Environnement SA; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water technologies company in the UK is seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive the PURELAB product range. The role involves translating technical requirements into clear specifications, collaborating with engineering teams, and supporting the product lifecycle. Candidates should have a strong technical background, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, including annual leave and a company bonus scheme, and is office-based in High Wycombe.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Company Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical field.
• Ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering R&D to drive new product development.
• Translate technical requirements into high-quality specifications.
• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical proficiency in product development

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

Technical Product Manager (PURELAB Market)

Office-based in Lane End High Wycombe

Permanent Full-time Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy / sell!) Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Access to a Private GP Company Bonus Scheme and much more!

Are you a Technical Product Manager or an aspiring Technical Product Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading well-respected water technologies company. As Technical Product Manager for the PURELAB range (scientific market) you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our portfolio. You will interpret technical product requirements into clear specifications collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle support technical release processes and ensure the range performs to the highest standards.

You will also take ownership of technical documentation ensuring it supports sales service and training throughout the product lifecycle.

At ELGA we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership and Development

Collaborate closely with Engineering R&D and E&I teams to drive new product development and make informed technical trade-offs and decisions.

Ensure products meet required technical standards performance expectations and relevant security protocols.

Interpret technical requirements and translate them into high-quality technical specifications for new and existing products.

Take technical ownership of the PURELAB product range including resolving quality issues and supporting technical application enquiries.

Monitor and optimise technical aspects of the product lifecycle including development deployment maintenance and upgrades.

Technical Documentation and Training

Support the creation of operator manuals technical documentation and technical training materials.

Deliver selected areas of technical training to both internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain document and share product knowledge across the organisation.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

Act as the bridge between technical and business stakeholders to align goals expectations and technical decisions.

Work closely with Product Manager (PURELAB) Marketing Technical Support and Engineering to ensure the products technical direction supports business needs.

Gather and analyse technical feedback from customers and internal teams to inform product improvements and prioritisation.

Customer Engagement and Market Support

Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements and provide application-based support.

Participate in beta testing phases providing on-site technical input and gathering real-world performance insights.

Build strong partnerships with customers distributors and external networks to support product success.

Travel

Some global solo travel is required to visit customers for beta testing technical investigations and quality-related activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
• Strong technical background with experience in a technical field (5 years).
• Ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Logical structured approach to decision-making.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Experience as a Technical Product Manager.
• Ability to coach and mentor other product / technical product managers.
• Visionary thinking with the ability to anticipate future customer and technical needs.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Skills

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High technical proficiency with a strong understanding of product development processes.
• Negotiation skills including the ability to resolve customer dissatisfaction effectively.

Personal Attributes

• Empathy with the ability to understand user needs and pain points.
• Visionary mindset capable of anticipating future trends and inspiring teams.
• Commitment to customer-centred thinking and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Whats next

If you feel this role is suited for you click on the Apply button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you

We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways so alongside your salary you will be part of our market leading pension and share scheme. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as wed like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also to help you a little further we provide mental health and financial support so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ELGA were proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity regardless of what we look like where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age gender gender expression disability race ethnicity religion belief sexuality or veteran status every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills Time Management,Data Analytics,Analytical,Agile,Requirement Gathering,Strategic thinking,Visio,Communication,Problem Solving,Market Research,UML,Cross Functional Teams

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1