Product Manager - Cambridge (3/4 days on site) - Advanced Sensing & Autonomous Systems - £75/£85k DOE
I've partnered with an exciting start up/scale up who are developing next-generation precision sensing technology, they are now looking for a Product Manager to lead the evolution of their mobile product portfolio.
Following a decade of R&D, this portfolio of products is gaining strong commercial traction globally. Building on this success, there is clear market demand to extend this capability into mobile and autonomous platforms, including:
Drone-based systems for mineral exploration
Subsea deployment in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for navigationYou will own Product Management for a portfolio of mobile solutions, leading from early market validation through to product delivery and in-market success.
Working in a highly collaborative, innovation-led environment, you’ll engage closely with engineers, scientists, commercial teams and customers- turning cutting-edge technology into real-world products.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, applications and market dynamics
Analyse competitor landscape and emerging trends to shape product direction
Define product vision, value proposition and roadmap
Bring commercial rigour to product decisions, including prioritisation of partnerships, features and investments
Support business case development, funding initiatives and market entry strategies
Drive adoption and growth across global markets
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and within budget
Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle
Translate market and user requirements into clear product specifications
Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through development, launch and iteration
Continuously refine product positioning based on customer feedback and performance data
Work closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams
Engage with customers, partners and industry stakeholders
Contribute flexibly across product and project management activities in a dynamic environmentExperience & Background
Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, or similar)
Experience in a Product Management, Technical Sales, Field Engineering, or Applications role
Background in instrumentation, geophysical, industrial, or engineering-led environments is highly desirable
Exposure to autonomous systems, sensing technologies, or complex hardware/software products is a strong advantageThe Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Pension and benefits package
Strong focus on work-life balance
Access to on-site facilities including gym and café
Ongoing professional development (conferences, training, publications)
Inclusive and diverse working environment