Job Description:

Product Manager

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Our client is a well-established supplier of automotive safety, vehicle security, telematics and enhancement technologies. As their product portfolio continues to grow, they are looking for a commercially minded Product Manager to support the development and management of their expanding range of products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with product management, product development or technical project experience who enjoys working with technology, suppliers and customers to bring products to market.

The Role

Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you will take responsibility for managing and developing a diverse product portfolio, including vehicle cameras, DVRs, AI cameras, lighting, consumables and connected vehicle solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining the existing product portfolio and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the development and introduction of new products, from initial concept through to testing and launch.
• Working with suppliers, manufacturers, engineers and developers to ensure products meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Coordinating product testing, validation and resolving any product-related issues.
• Working alongside Sales and customers to understand requirements and identify suitable product solutions.
• Supporting product launches, maintaining product information and delivering internal training.
• Monitoring competitor activity, market trends and emerging technologies.
• Managing multiple product projects, timelines and priorities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and commercially aware, with an interest in technology and product development.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in product management, product development, technical project management or a similar role.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers or technical teams.
• Good project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to understand customer requirements and translate these into practical product solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
• The confidence to manage multiple projects and work with different teams.

Experience within automotive, plant and construction, bus and coach, vehicle accessories, lighting or consumables would be particularly beneficial.

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

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000–£40,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a varied product portfolio.
• Scope to develop your product management experience within a growing and innovative business.

If you enjoy working with technical products, building supplier relationships and turning ideas into successful products, we'd love to hear from you.