Product Manager – Automotive Technology

£40,000 | Office Based | Birmingham Area

Are you an experienced Product Manager with a passion for technology, product development and bringing new ideas to market?

We're working with an innovative and growing business within the automotive technology sector that is looking to appoint a commercially minded Product Manager to take ownership of its expanding product portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and forward-thinking organisation, where you'll have real responsibility for shaping product strategy, identifying new opportunities and managing products from initial concept through to launch and beyond.

The Product Manager Role

Reporting into the relevant management team, you'll take ownership of the full product lifecycle, working closely with suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, developers, sales teams and customers to ensure products meet both technical requirements and commercial objectives.

You'll be responsible for a varied portfolio covering vehicle safety technology, cameras, recording systems, connected platforms, lighting and associated products.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the existing product portfolio and developing a forward-looking product roadmap.
• Identifying new products, technologies and market opportunities.
• Managing new product development projects from initial concept through testing, launch and ongoing improvement.
• Working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and technical teams to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Managing product testing, validation and quality improvements.
• Supporting the sales team with product knowledge, technical expertise, customer demonstrations and tenders.
• Coordinating product launches, documentation and internal training.
• Monitoring competitor activity, market trends and emerging technologies.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines to ensure successful delivery.
• Gathering customer feedback and identifying opportunities to improve existing products and develop new solutions.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience in Product Management or a similar technical, product-focused position.

You'll ideally demonstrate:

• Strong commercial and technical awareness.
• Experience managing products and projects through their full lifecycle.
• The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.

Experience within the plant and construction, bus and coach, automotive, lighting or consumables sectors would be particularly advantageous.

Knowledge of vehicle cameras, DVRs, AI technology, telematics, connected vehicles, vehicle electronics or fleet safety systems would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £40,000
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Office-based near Birmingham.
• Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
• The opportunity to take ownership of an established and developing product portfolio.
• Exposure to innovative technology and exciting new product development projects.
• A collaborative working environment within a growing business.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Interested?

If you're a Product Manager looking for your next challenge and would enjoy taking ownership of a varied technical product portfolio within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to find out more about this opportunity.