Software Product Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a market-leading technology business that develops innovative hardware solutions used in mission-critical environments worldwide. As the organisation continues to invest in its product function, it is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Product Manager to take ownership of a strategically important hardware portfolio while helping shape the future of Product Management across the business.
Salary: Up to £95k
Based: Cambridge (5 days a week in office)
This is an opportunity to combine strategic product leadership with hands-on delivery, taking ownership of a portfolio of complex hardware products used in mission-critical environments. Working closely with engineering, customers and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll define product strategy, shape the roadmap and deliver commercially successful solutions that solve real-world challenges.
Alongside portfolio ownership, you'll play a key role in developing the Product Management function, mentoring colleagues, sharing best practice and helping build a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute product strategy, roadmap and commercial plans for a portfolio of hardware products.
- Lead products through the complete lifecycle, from concept and development through to launch, in-life management and end-of-life planning.
- Partner with engineering teams to transform customer requirements into commercially successful product solutions.
- Build strong relationships with customers to understand operational needs and evolving market trends.
- Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, operations and senior leadership to drive product success.
- Mentor and support Product Managers, helping strengthen capability across the wider team.
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, portfolio effectiveness and Product Management processes.
What They're Looking For
The successful candidate will be an accomplished Product Manager with experience operating in an engineering-led environment and a track record of managing complex hardware products.
They will ideally bring:
- Significant Product Management experience with ownership of sophisticated hardware products.
- Proven experience defining product strategy and managing products throughout their full lifecycle.
- Previous leadership or people management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively with engineering teams while balancing technical, customer and commercial priorities.
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable Experience
Experience within one or more of the following sectors would be advantageous:
- Mission-critical communications
- RF or wireless technologies
- Electronics or embedded hardware
- Ruggedised devices
- Medical devices
- Defence or aerospace
- Industrial or safety-critical products
Applications are also welcomed from candidates with experience managing complex hardware products in other technically demanding industries.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation where Product Management plays a central role in shaping business strategy and future growth. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to influence product direction, contribute to the evolution of the Product function and help develop a growing team of Product Managers.
For someone looking to make a visible impact within an innovative technology business—where products are trusted in demanding, real-world environments—this represents an outstanding next career move.