Senior product manager

Senior Product Manager

Nuneaton | Up to £58,000 | Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Product Manager looking for the opportunity to shape category strategy, influence business decisions and lead exciting new product development projects from concept through to launch?
We're recruiting for a Senior Product Manager to join a well-established, market-leading manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a pivotal role within a collaborative product team, offering genuine influence across the organisation and a clear opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Head of Product, you'll take ownership of a key product category, developing and delivering the category vision, roadmap and commercial strategy. You'll work closely with sales, marketing, product development and sustainability teams to identify opportunities, drive innovation and ensure products meet both customer and market needs.
This is a highly visible role where you'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, leading new product development projects whilst using market insight and commercial analysis to inform decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for your category.

Lead new product development projects from concept through to launch.

Analyse product performance, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.

Develop pricing strategies and commercial recommendations.

Gather customer and market insights to shape future product direction.

Build strong relationships across sales, marketing, development and wider business functions.

Present product plans, business cases and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Support sustainability initiatives and ensure they are embedded within product planning activities.

Mentor and support junior members of the product team where required.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager position.

Experience managing tangible, manufactured products.

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.

Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Customer-focused mindset with a passion for understanding market needs.

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, medical devices or a similar product-led environment would be advantageous.

Ability to balance technical understanding with commercial decision making.

Why Join?

Opportunity to influence product strategy at a senior level.

Clear visibility and exposure to senior leadership.

Collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical culture.

Work alongside highly experienced product, development and sustainability professionals.

Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of key product categories.

Hybrid working model offering flexibility following probation.

Package

Salary up to £58,000.

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home following probation.

During the 4-month probation period, office attendance is required 5 days per week.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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