Global Product Manager
  • England,North East,Tyne and Wear,Newcastle upon Tyne
  • full-time
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
Company
Nigel Wright is delighted to be supporting a global manufacturing business in the recruitment of a global product manager.  The role is to be based from site near Newcastle upon Tyne, potential for 1 day / week working from home.

Role
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Global Product Manager to join a highly successful team.  In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic management and development of a global product portfolio, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation, market expansion, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities: *Develop and execute global product strategies to achieve business objectives, including defining and realising the portfolio strategy.
*Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and trends.
*Collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
*Manage the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals.
*Define product requirements, specifications, and roadmaps, including customer requirement specifications for new products.
*Lead product development projects, including customer visits and customer process management.
*Manage product launches and phase-outs, controlling new releases in SAP.
*Execute product training and monitor product market performance.
*Provide competitive intelligence and specify product-related communication and sales marketing requirements.
*Support global markets with technical, commercial, and strategic assistance, including customer and regional visits.
*Manage product content within the portal and create content for circular letters.
*Attend regular global function reviews, such as team meetings and warranty returns meetings.

Experience
*Proven experience as a Product Manager in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a global matrix organisation.
*Strong understanding of global markets and product management best practices.
*Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
*Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
*Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural environment.
*Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
Job number 1715342
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Company Details:
Nigel Wright Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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