Product Manager LED/LCD Dsiplays

Product Manager (LED & LCD Technology)

Your new role

As a Product Manager in the Technical team within the Transformation & Operations Strategy department at Global, you’ll play a critical role in developing new digital products and improving existing ones. You’ll work across multiple teams and functions, from suppliers and internal stakeholders to operations, ensuring product development aligns with both commercial and operational goals. This role requires both a strong technical engineering (LCD & LED) background and a commercial mindset to drive the success of new product initiatives, particularly in the outdoor and digital spaces (LCD/LED).

The Product Manager will be responsible for developing a comprehensive product roadmap. This includes being involved in procurement and supplier management for product development, prototyping, production, and ensuring on-time delivery according to specifications. Post-delivery, the role will also collaborate with technology and engineering functions to ensure products perform to specification, and that maintenance, spares, and warranties are effectively managed. A key aspect of the role will be integrating lessons learned into continuous improvement and future product development.

The position reports directly to the Technical Director - Product, with key stakeholders including the Global Outdoor executive team, Chief Operating Officer, and various teams in Partnerships, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. Additionally, the role requires day-to-day collaboration with Transformation and Programme Delivery teams, Technical Engineering, Technology & Infrastructure, Delivery, HSEQ teams, as well as external partners in the product supply chain and integrators, particularly in the audio-visual sector, with a focus on LCD and LED display solutions for advertising. Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead the development of new digital products (LCD/LED) for the outdoor business, from concept to final product delivery.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Assess and engage with suppliers to ensure products meet compliance and performance standards, while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lifecycle & Risk Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of product development, managing product performance (MTBF, obsolescence), and mitigating any risks to ensure successful project delivery.  Ensure the product performs as it should and within its limits, along with monitoring maintenance and spares utilisation.
• Project Leadership; Ensure all product development projects are delivered within defined programs and timelines, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge Library: Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge library of products used in outdoor advertising, both in the UK and overseas, and keep stakeholders informed of key updates and industry developments. Stay abreast of competitor activity in this space.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Cultivate a strong network of supply chain contacts, particularly within the LED and LCD display sectors. Have a deep understanding of the supply chains for components, particularly in key manufacturing regions such as Europe, China, Korea, and Taiwan.
• Technical Product Specifications: Take ownership of product specifications for advertising products in collaboration with the Engineering and Technology teams.
• Product Design Language: Define and refine the design language for global advertising displays in partnership with the Engineering teams.
• Innovation and Development: Identify and evaluate emerging technological opportunities that could impact outdoor advertising, and provide updates to stakeholders for potential investment or trial purposes.
• Digital Strategy: Contribute to the digital product strategy addressing the convergence of LCD and LED technology, ensuring that products are designed with this future shift in mind.
• Sustainability: Ensure sustainability is an integral part of the product development and procurement process.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: Work on innovative products that transform the business, from mock-up concepts to tangible assets that generate revenue.  You also be looking after the asset that is key for our clients.
• Own It: Be involved in the full product development lifecycle and make a real impact on the business with your ideas and technical expertise.
• Keep it Simple: Deliver efficient and cost-effective product solutions that benefit both the business and its clients.
• Better Together: Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from technical teams to senior business leaders, to ensure smooth project delivery and cross-functional success.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have: