Senior Product Manager - Engineered Mechanical Products
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Location: Hitchin, UK
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Are you a commercially minded Senior Product Manager with a background in engineering or manufactured goods ?
This is a rare senior-level role at a UK manufacturing HQ, leading product strategy for a portfolio of mechanical components used in critical infrastructure across global markets.
As Senior Product Manager, you'll be responsible for shaping product direction, driving innovation and taking full commercial ownership of product performance. This is a hands-on role where your decisions will directly influence revenue growth, margin improvement and defence of the P&L .
What You'll Be Doing as Senior Product Manager:
Leading product strategy and New Product Development (NPD) from concept through to launch
Acting as the voice of the customer, using market data and feedback to guide product direction
Scoping and pitching business cases for CAPEX investment
Collaborating with commercial, operations and supply chain teams to meet P&L targets
Managing product lifecycle performance across international markets
Supporting monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) and forecasting cycles
Leading regional and customer-specific initiatives to improve product line performance
Supporting product launches and engineering change processes
Conducting detailed financial reporting, forecasting and margin analysis
Identifying opportunities for growth in existing and new markets
What We're Looking For:
Degree in an engineering or business-related discipline
Proven experience in product management of engineering or manufactured goods
Strong analytical and project management skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Advanced Excel and high proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving strategic change
Ability to work independently and influence across departments
The Package Includes:
Competitive base salary
Annual bonus scheme
7% matched pension contributions
Life cover
25 days holiday with the option to buy an extra week
Discounted healthcare cash plan
Career development in a progressive, innovation-led environment
Location Recap:
This role is based in Hitchin and is easily commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury and Watford (circa 60 minutes' drive).
If you're looking for a senior role where you can make a real impact in a forward-thinking engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply below to find out more.
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