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Your Company: The team at NET Recruit are partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business to join them on their search for a Product Manager to join their team in the Portsmouth area. This business has been experiencing a stable period of expansion and success in recent years and have grown their customer reach to a global level, and cover various industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, medical and consumer electronics. The position holder will have management for one of the key product areas of the business, overseeing the entire product lifecycle whilst playing a critical role in product strategy and market research and alignment. Role and Responsibilities While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to: Overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch Collaborating with specialists on product strategy, providing marketing information and technical knowledge that can used to optimise the strategy Supporting and working with the Project Management team to ensure projects within the function are completed on time and within budget Working alongside various internal teams such as Sales, Marketing and Product to influence and consolidate product development in one clear direction Providing assistance on quotations and other pricing activities Overseeing testing programmes with the aim of identifying improvements on product specifications and accompanying documentation Conducting extensive market research to find trends, assess the competitive market and identify customer needs and requirements Visiting customers to seek ways to improve the product and support the customer understanding of the product Conducting supplier visits to gain a greater understanding of capabilities and possibilities for future product development Participating in events such as trade shows as well as conferences and other press related activities What You Will Need To Apply: To be considered for this role, you must have extensive experience in product management, specifically from within the electronics industry. Additionally, the company is keen to hear from applicants in possession of a degree or technical qualification within a technical related field (electronics, engineering or manufacturing etc). Applicants should be customer focussed with a good commercial acumen. Strong communication skills, alongside great presentation and stakeholder engagement skills are paramount to success in this position. Project Management skills are also desired for this role, alongside the ability to utilise and comprehend insightful data and convert these to reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is also needed. What You Will Get In Return: For the successful candidate, the company is offering a competitive salary and package, which will be highly dependent on previous experience and relevant knowledge, with a base salary of up to £40,000. This will accompany a comprehensive benefits package that will include, but is not limited to, a strong company bonus potential, generous holiday allocation, great pension, and possibility of finishing early on Fridays to promote excellent work-life balance. Moreover, the business will provide fantastic opportunities for development and clear routes of progression within the business. There will also be ample opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge, keeping up with market trends and information, therefore ensuring that your knowledge is kept up-to-date and highly transferable. To enquire further about this role, please reach out to: Joshua Whitton - Recruitment Partner M: E:
Elevation is thrilled to be once again partnering with a leading organisation based in Sheffield. This company is expanding and looking for a dedicated Product Manager to join them full-time. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and industrious individual to become part of their thriving organisation's product development team. About: A multi-award-winning company specialising in packaging solutions for various industries. As an employee-owned business, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit among our team, with all employees having the opportunity to purchase shares. Based in Sheffield, UK, with a European site, we're renowned for our market-leading innovations. Title: Product Manager Location: Sheffield Salary: £35,000-£45,000pa Benefits: 15% non-contributory pension Life assurance Private medical cover Permanent health insurance Share purchase options Flexible working 7am-7pm 34 days holiday Role Overview: Managing key projects throughout the product lifecycle, including product line expansion and phase-out where necessary. Collaborating with internal stakeholders (sales, R&D, operations, quality & finance) to ensure seamless implementation of new products, maximising profitability. Utilising project planning systems to streamline the new product development process. Analysing sales and market trends to inform product marketing strategy adjustments. Identifying market pain points and articulating their value proposition to customers. Developing design briefs, business cases, pricing proposals, and commercial launch plans to meet market requirements. Advocating for the customer's voice within the business, both commercially and technically. Coordinating with designers to prioritise tasks, make course corrections, and drive progress. Providing technical support pre- and post-launch, including arranging post-launch reviews as needed. Networking with external stakeholders to gather insights and enhance product development. Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong planning and organisational skills, with a knack for data analysis and working under pressure. Proactivity, capability, and proficiency in networking and communication. Experience or understanding of working within a marketing-based business model. Alignment with their core values: integrity, passion, ownership, innovation, challenge, engagement, teamwork, and community. Please apply with your latest CV.