Product Manager
Deep Sea Electronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of generator controllers, automatic transfer switch controllers, battery chargers, and vehicle and off-highway control systems—powering critical infrastructure worldwide. With over 200 employees across four continents, we deliver innovative solutions to customers in more than 150 countries. Our operations are supported by our UK headquarters and a strong international distributor network.
The Product Manager develops and drives product strategy cross functionally with P&L responsibility in the assigned product category. This role is responsible for product lifecycle management, and ensures the successful launch of new products, prioritizing strategies based on market analysis and business capabilities. The Product Manager gathers and maintains category research and synthesizes data into facts and trends that validate company direction on product development, driving innovative five-year product roadmap in collaboration with other business leaders. The incumbent understands product quality metrics and communicates issues to the appropriate groups, contributing to problem solving and resolution.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develops product category strategy to drive revenue and profitability for assigned product lines, including specific, measurable goals such as percentage of market share, net sales, product revenue and margin growth
- Prioritizes creation of strategies against business needs and market demand
- Gathers and maintains category foundational research. This includes industry- and consumer-focused research (e.g., industry outlet share, market share, and retail sales by price tier, competitive product profiles, consumer “pain points” and usage/attitude research)
- Synthesizes data into facts and trends that validate company direction on product development
- Serves as knowledge expert in product category relative product capability, technical specifications and features, as well as market drivers and the competitive landscape
- Drives innovation-based five-year product roadmap to deliver concept ideation such as Unique Selling Propositions, roadmap of new projects, improvements to existing products and product lines, new product launch timing, phasing out old product timing, channel/customer driven NPI (New Product Introduction) projects, and cost reduction projects
- Build and deliver timely reports and presentation to internal stakeholders and external customers, including relevant metrics and information related to the product line or category
- Utilize formal and informal communication to drive product strategy across the organization, gaining buy-in from broad stakeholder base in a matrix environment
- Collaborate across functions and lead indirect teams to move projects through the stage gate development process
- Drive activities and execute on strategies to support the sales team and process at key launch events or product milestones
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering team to understand critical intellectual property, regulatory standards, legislation to update product category strategy as needed
- Up to 30% travel, including International and valid Driver’s License required
Requirements:
- Ability to read and understand technical information well enough to convey in communication to multiple audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong presentation skills
- Effective organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to read and understand technical information well enough to convey in communication to multiple audiences
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity with a penchant for action
- Fluent in English
- 4+ years of progressive in marketing, business, or engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday & Bank Holidays
- Flexible holiday scheme
- Bupa Healthcare package & Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay
- 5% Pension contributions
- Companywide performance based annual bonus scheme
For full details of the job please download the job description by following the link below:
Product Manager - Job Description (1).pdf
Please Note:
For further information or an informal chat contact our Internal Recruitment Team, on 01723 890099. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are interested in future vacancies with Deep Sea Electronics please continue to monitor our website for regular updates. DSE is an equal opportunity employer. A copy of our statement is available on request.
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Product Manager in Hunmanby employer: Deep Sea Electronics
Deep Sea Electronics is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including a flexible holiday scheme, healthcare packages, and performance-based bonuses, all while promoting a culture of collaboration and mentorship. Located in the UK, our global reach ensures that you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions across various industries.
