Are you driven by purpose, fascinated by water behaviour and excited to grow into a strategic product role? Do you have experience in the building materials sector and looking for a new opportunity where you can leverage your strengths of technical acumen, business insight and excellent communication skills? At ACO Technologies, we design solutions that help manage water responsibly. We're looking for a Product Manager to develop, enhance and optimise our Storm Water Control (SWC) portfolio keeping it competitive, compliant and aligned with strategic growth. This is a role for someone who enjoys joining the dots between market needs, customer insight, commercial performance, and cross functional delivery, and who's excited to keep learning in a specialist space. About the role You'll take ownership of driving the ongoing evolution of the SWC range, ensuring it stays ahead of market expectations and changing standards.
- Product development specifications & optimisation of the existing SWC range to meet market demand, customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Market positioning and commercial strategy through continuous analysis of trends, customer feedback, competitor activity and industry standards.
- Production of unambiguous technical product specifications for training and literature.
- Cross functional collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing and Procurement to align product initiatives to business objectives.
- Project management of SWC development projects with internal R&D to be delivered to timeline, budget and quality expectations.
- Customer focus - building strong relationships and using insight to inform continuous improvement.
- Product marketing - working with our internal marketing team to tell the story of why our solutions matter.
- Training - preparing and delivering engaging sessions on new products for teams across the business.
You'll work closely with customers, sales teams, specifiers, and colleagues across the wider ACO Group to ensure our solutions meet the functional demands of today and tomorrow.
To be successful in this role you ideally have (but not essential):
- Proven project management experience in product development / improvement projects.
- Experience in product management, OEM, water management / civil engineering sectors are a strong fit.
- Ability to gather market intelligence and translate customer needs into commercially viable product solutions.
- Confident working cross functionally, aligning initiatives across multiple departments.
ACO is a global leader in designing and manufacturing sustainable drainage systems. ACO Technologies plc, part of the ACO Group, serves as the Company for the UK & Ireland. There are two major divisions: ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage
With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, ACO provides advanced solutions for managing surface water, ensuring efficient and safe water flow in various applications, where we continually strive to improve water management and protect natural resources. Working at ACO is working in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and high standards with the freedom to create your own job satisfaction through ownership and continuous improvement. Openness and honesty are key characteristics to working at ACO as this creates a friendly, flexible environment where colleagues are keen to share information and work together to achieve the best results.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion holds significant importance to us; we have a culture of belonging. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. Beyond your professional background - we're interested in your individuality and your future potential. If there are specific adjustments needed in our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, please speak to our team and they'll be happy to help.
We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, extensive training, opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- Competitive salaries
- Hybrid working
- Free parking
- Private Health Care
- Up to 28 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Personal pension schemes with high employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Continuous Development Opportunities
- plus much more
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Storm Water Control Technical Product Manager (R&D Team) in Shefford employer: ACO
ACO Technologies plc is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Shefford, Bedfordshire, where creativity and technical expertise converge to drive meaningful marketing strategies. With a strong focus on employee growth, comprehensive benefits including a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, and clear career development pathways, ACO fosters a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. Join us to make a tangible impact in the construction industry while enjoying the advantages of hybrid working and a commitment to sustainability.
