Technical Product Manager - Defence

psd group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine ownership and influence

Direct access to decision-makers

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

A growing UK technology business is seeking a Technical Product Manager to take end-to-end ownership of a technically advanced product portfolio. In this hybrid role based in South Wales, you will collaborate with Engineering and Business Development to ensure products are operationally relevant and commercially viable. You will be responsible for translating customer needs into deliverable product requirements, managing products throughout their lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or technical project management.
• Background in defence, energy, ruggedised systems or similarly demanding environments.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Translating customer needs into clear product requirements.
• Working with Engineering for design and validation.
• Managing products through their full lifecycle.
• Own qualification, compliance, configuration control and technical documentation.
• Support proposals and tenders with credible, accurate technical input.
• Manage products through full lifecycle – development, production, support and evolution.
• Coordinate across Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams for production readiness and cost control.
• Capture user feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Support R&D activity with technical input into UK R&D Tax Credit submissions.
• Ensure relevant standards and codification requirements are met.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Technical project management

Customer requirements translation

Collaboration across teams

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Technical Product Manager at psd Group

South Wales | Hybrid mindset | High-impact role | Reporting to the MD-Founder

Are you the kind of Technical Product Manager who wants real ownership, not layers of process?

We’re recruiting on a retained and confidential basis for a growing UK technology business operating at the sharp end of energy, communications and expeditionary systems. This is a hands‑on role in a small, agile organisation where collaboration isn’t a slogan – it’s how things get done.

If you enjoy working in close‑knit teams, rolling your sleeves up, and seeing your products make a tangible difference in demanding operational environments, this could be for you.

The Opportunity

You’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of a technically advanced product portfolio – from early concept and development through qualification, production, in‑service support and eventual end‑of‑life.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll act as the technical glue between Engineering, Business Development, Operations and Commercial teams, ensuring products are technically robust, operationally relevant and commercially viable.

This is not a “PowerPoint product” role. It’s about delivery, teamwork and impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Translating real‑world customer and operational needs into clear, deliverable product requirements.
• Working side‑by‑side with Engineering to support design, prototyping, testing and validation.
• Prioritising product development alongside Business Development to meet market and delivery timelines.
• Owning qualification, compliance, configuration control and technical documentation.
• Supporting proposals and tenders with credible, accurate technical input.
• Managing products through their full lifecycle – development, production, support and evolution.
• Coordinating across Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure production readiness and cost control.
• Capturing user feedback and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting R&D activity, including technical input into UK R&D Tax Credit submissions.
• Ensuring relevant standards and codification requirements are met where applicable.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Engineering, Product Management or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in product management or technical project management.
• Background in defence, energy, ruggedised systems or similarly demanding environments (highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and qualification processes.
• Comfortable working across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• Organised, pragmatic and calm under pressure.
• Someone who thrives in a “we’re all in this together” culture rather than a corporate hierarchy.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Genuine ownership and influence
• Direct access to decision-makers
• Cutting‑edge technology with real operational purpose
• The chance to shape products – and a business – as it grows

If you’re a technically credible Product Manager who wants to work in a trusted, agile environment where your contribution truly matters, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.

This search is being handled on a retained and discreet basis.