Product Manager

Product Manager - Engineered Mechanical Products Location: Hitchin, UK Type: Permanent | Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Are you a commercially focused Product Manager with experience in engineering or manufactured goods ? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering group at their UK manufacturing HQ , where you'll play a key role in shaping product strategy, driving growth and supporting the full lifecycle of a global product portfolio. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll be responsible for both NPD and the commercial performance of existing product lines . This is a hands-on role with real influence over product revenue, margin improvement, pricing strategy and forecasting . What You'll Be Doing as Product Manager: Leading product management across NPD, existing product ranges and business model optimisation Creating detailed product remits including technical specifications, pricing, forecast sales and launch timelines Managing product launches in collaboration with Marketing, Sales and Technical teams Supporting the Engineering Change process to ensure smooth product introduction and lifecycle updates Monitoring product performance against sales, margin and market share targets , taking corrective action where needed Conducting market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats Developing and implementing pricing strategies to maximise gross profit Leading product lifecycle reviews, range rationalisation and portfolio optimisation Estimating demand forecasts and contributing to the SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process Working with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to optimise inventory levels and business models Supporting the preparation of strategic and operational plans What We're Looking For: Degree in an engineering or business-related discipline Proven experience in product management of engineering or manufactured goods Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial reporting, forecasting and margin analysis Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills Strong project management and analytical abilities Advanced Excel and solid IT proficiency (Word and PowerPoint) Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work independently 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 commutable from Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury & Watford . Apply below to find out more. To find out more about Progressive please visit TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-01