Info about the company

A UK-based manufacturer specialising in fire safety and detection testing solutions, this company designs and produces equipment used by professionals to test smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detectors. With a focus on safety, compliance, and innovation, they support engineers and maintenance teams across various industries to ensure life safety systems function effectively. Their products are widely used in commercial, industrial, and residential settings around the world.

Info about what the Product Manager role entails

This role is focused on managing the full lifecycle of hardware products, from initial concept through to launch and beyond. It involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products align with customer needs, market demands, and business objectives. Key responsibilities include developing product strategy, analysing market and customer data, managing compliance, identifying opportunities for legacy products in new markets, and driving continuous improvement through data insights. The position requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication to translate insights into action and deliver successful product outcomes.

Essential Requirements of a Product Manager

Bachelors degree in engineering, Business, or a related field.

Proven experience in product management, preferably in hardware products.

Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and development processes

Desirable Requirements of a Product Manager

Experience with Agile methodologies.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Experience of Power BI

Benefits

Bonuses (discretionary based on individual and company performance twice a year and a rough estimation of 5% of salary annually) - eligible after 6 month probation

25 days of holiday, and after 2 years of service this increases 1 day per year up to 28 days

Perkbox

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment or salary sacrifice, 5% ER contribution)

Private medical insurance (currently BUPA) (eligible after 6 month probation)

Death in Service (eligible after 6-month probation)

Christmas closure

Early Friday finishes (3 pm)

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership salary sacrifice(eligible after 6 month probation)

Employee social events

Flexible working

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