Product Manager

If you’re passionate about using electrification and Industry 4.0 technology to address the world’s most pressing climate issues, this role is for you. A fast-paced start-up is seeking a Product Manager to join their team in the UK North West and diversify their battery portfolio.
The company
Our client’s goal is to transform the energy-intensive industries, and they’re seeking people with the same drive. They’re bringing electromobility to the industrial, building operations and agriculture spaces through an innovative range of electrification and powertrain components. With a capacity to support anything that needs electrifying, it’s no wonder that some of the most recognisable global brands are among their customer base.
The role
As a Product Manager, you’ll have influence across the commercial and technical faces of the business, from Customer Management to Product Development. You’ll identify problems, gaps, and developments in the market to flesh out new product opportunities for the technology roadmap. Consulting between customers and product experts will be key part of your role in order to provide optimal technical solutions.
Other responsibilities include:

• Becoming a product expert in terms of strategy, risk and resources
• Upgrading design, versatility and performance
• Collaborating with product experts for motors, inverters and thermal products
• Providing concept mechanical and electrical diagrams
• Assessing the company’s current product portfolio to identify new product and business growth opportunities
• Setting a clear and accountable vision with appropriate performance metrics

The requirements
The ideal candidate will have strong (5+ years’) experience in a similar role within the electromobility space, as well as:

• Degree educated in a relevant Engineering, Maths or Science discipline (PhD is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of developments in electrification systems and concepts
• Highly personable and able to build credible relationships
• Commercially focussed with an excellent level of business intelligence
• Ready to liaise with a diverse technical and customer base
• Innovative and relishes a problem-solving challenge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical, methodological and detail-orientated
• Confident in generating technical documentation
• Flexible and willing to travel when required

Important information
Reference number: 15710
Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent
FMC Talent contact for this role: James B Watson