About the Company
Aquilo recruitment are excited to be partnering with Ideal heating to recruit a product manager to join them, this is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to join a company with a great culture, a market leader and a fantastic team.
About the Role
The role will be site based so you must be in a location which is commutable to both Hull and Hessle. The ideal candidate will have experience with digital products, a working knowledge of plumbing/heating with technical capabilities. The role is part of the Domestic Product Management team at Groupe Atlantic UK & ROI and is responsible for product management relating to the domestic heat pump portfolio.
Responsibilities
* Definition of new products (product roadmap) and continuous product improvements
* Product lifecycle management of existing products
* Project management of the delivery of new products against the requirements of the NPI (New Product Introduction) processes
* Management of the whole life cycle of the product within the assigned area of responsibility.
* Drive product strategy and product road map definition
* Build understanding of customers and markets through close liaison with commercial sales, marketing, training and customer service.
* Hold timely voice of customer reviews develop and test product requirements.
* Maintain thorough product knowledge and be recognised by all stakeholders as expert in product area of responsibility.
* Provide product support and timely communication of product information to all stakeholders.
* Maintain a sound knowledge of technology and identification of potential products and opportunities.
* Promotes innovation and advancement in technology / product solutions.
* Maintain knowledge and understanding of regulations and standards and pending changes to legislation / regulatory frameworks and assess and communicate their impact on product strategy.
* Management of activities in New Product Introduction process related to market and customer requirements, market launch and agreement of technical requirement specification of all products within area of responsibility.
* Work closely with colleagues within Groupe Atlantic, R&D, project management, commercial sales, marketing and customer service to coordinate product launch plans within NPI.
* In conjunction with commercial sales, marketing and finance provide competitor analysis, price positioning and commercial forecasts to drive NPI capital investment submissions and support business development activity.
* Develop and maintain constructive relationships with business management and colleagues.
Qualifications
* Applicants should have a degree and or/professional qualification in relevant Technical/Engineering/Marketing discipline or substantial hands-on operational experience in Technical/Engineering/Marketing environment.
* They should also have significant and relevant post qualification / after degree experience in a wide range of product management, new product development and or technical sales / commercial roles.
Required Skills
* Strong background in product management and new product introduction in a technical/engineering discipline.
* Experience of proactive interfacing and communication with marketing, training, commercial sales and customer service.
* Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills, with effective decision making skills and implementation of solutions.
* Team player with excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to influence and motivate.
Preferred Skills
* Ideally some experience in areas such as heating and / or hot water appliances, electronic controls, heat pumps, energy management would be preferable.
* Having tangible relationships with key industry bodies / stakeholders would be an advantage.
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