Technical Product Manager in High Wycombe

Office-based in Lane End, High Wycombe

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy / sell!), Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP, Company Bonus Scheme and much more!

Are you a Technical Product Manager or an aspiring Technical Product Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well-respected water technologies company. As Technical Product Manager for the PURELAB range (scientific market), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our portfolio. You will interpret technical product requirements into clear specifications, collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, support technical release processes, and ensure the range performs to the highest standards. You will also take ownership of technical documentation, ensuring it supports sales, service, and training throughout the product lifecycle.

At ELGA, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

• Technical Ownership and Development
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, and E&I teams to drive new product development and make informed technical trade-offs and decisions.
  • Ensure products meet required technical standards, performance expectations, and relevant security protocols.
  • Interpret technical requirements and translate them into high-quality technical specifications for new and existing products.
  • Take technical ownership of the PURELAB product range, including resolving quality issues and supporting technical application enquiries.
  • Monitor and optimise technical aspects of the product lifecycle, including development, deployment, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Technical Documentation and Training
  • Support the creation of operator manuals, technical documentation, and technical training materials.
  • Deliver selected areas of technical training to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain, document, and share product knowledge across the organisation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication
  • Act as the bridge between technical and business stakeholders to align goals, expectations, and technical decisions.
  • Work closely with Product Manager (PURELAB), Marketing, Technical Support, and Engineering to ensure the product’s technical direction supports business needs.
  • Gather and analyse technical feedback from customers and internal teams to inform product improvements and prioritisation.
• Customer Engagement and Market Support
  • Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements and provide application-based support.
  • Participate in beta testing phases, providing on-site technical input and gathering real-world performance insights.
  • Build strong partnerships with customers, distributors, and external networks to support product success.
• Travel
  • Some global solo travel is required to visit customers for beta testing, technical investigations, and quality-related activities.

• General Requirements
  • Essential
    • A degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
    • Strong technical background with experience in a technical field (5 years).
    • Ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
    • Logical, structured approach to decision-making.
    • Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Desirable
    • Experience as a Technical Product Manager.
    • Ability to coach and mentor other product / technical product managers.
    • Visionary thinking with the ability to anticipate future customer and technical needs.
• Skills and Personal Attributes
  • Skills
    • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
    • High technical proficiency with a strong understanding of product development processes.
    • Negotiation skills, including the ability to resolve customer dissatisfaction effectively.
  • Personal Attributes
    • Empathy, with the ability to understand user needs and pain points.
    • Visionary mindset, capable of anticipating future trends and inspiring teams.
    • Commitment to customer-centred thinking and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

What’s next? If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you: We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will be part of our market leading pension and share scheme. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ELGA, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.