At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a portfolio of innovative geospatial software products.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with autonomy and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the geospatial tech space while driving product innovation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Product Management with strong communication and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of geospatial and environmental software products. You will be responsible for the overall vision, strategy, roadmap, and commercial success of a suite of geospatial software products including groundMapper, CAMS, CMSi, and HBMSR, alongside other associated software solutions. The role combines strategic product leadership with stakeholder engagement and portfolio coordination across multiple product teams. Reporting into this role will be a number of dedicated Product Owners, each responsible for the day-to-day delivery and backlog management of individual products.
You will work closely with customers, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and senior leadership to ensure the products continue to meet market demands, deliver customer value, and align with wider business objectives. We are looking to hire exceptional people who have the expertise and confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy and leadership. The role requires strong communication, commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance customer needs with business priorities. Although you will be expected to hit the ground running, Idox will provide the mentoring and development you need to succeed as a member of the team.
Key Responsibilities- Managing a portfolio of software products including groundMapper, CAMS, CMSi, HBMSR, and associated solutions.
- Defining and maintaining the overall product vision, strategy, and roadmap across the portfolio.
- Ensuring alignment between product strategy, customer needs, and business goals.
- Identifying market opportunities and driving product innovation.
- Leading and supporting Product Owners responsible for individual products.
- Providing direction, prioritisation guidance, and product governance across teams.
- Ensuring consistent product management practices across the portfolio.
- Supporting Product Owners in backlog prioritisation and roadmap planning.
- Understanding customer requirements, workflows, and market trends.
- Gathering and prioritising customer feedback to inform product direction.
- Working with stakeholders to define high-value features and enhancements.
- Conducting competitor and market analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Collaborating with engineering, UX, sales, marketing, and support teams to deliver successful outcomes.
- Supporting Agile product delivery processes and release planning.
- Liaising with development teams to ensure product requirements are clearly understood.
- Supporting commercial teams with product positioning, demonstrations, and customer engagement.
- Supporting business cases, pricing strategies, and commercial planning.
- Monitoring product performance and success metrics.
- Collaborating with other Product Managers to deliver wider divisional strategy.
- Supporting long-term product lifecycle planning and investment decisions.
- 5+ years’ experience in Product Management within a software or SaaS environment.
- Experience managing multiple products or product portfolios.
- Experience leading or mentoring Product Owners or cross-functional product teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.
- Strong written, listening, and presentation skills.
- Creativity, attention to detail, customer empathy, and problem-solving ability.
Product Manager - Geospatial Applications in Farnborough employer: Idox plc
Idox is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Product Manager in Geospatial Applications. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from tailored mentoring and growth opportunities while working on cutting-edge software products that have a meaningful impact on the environment. Located in a vibrant area, Idox offers a dynamic work environment where your strategic vision and leadership can thrive, ensuring both personal and professional fulfilment.
