Our client are looking for an experienced Project Manager for their new Product Manager - Aftermarket role. This role will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of aftermarket products in the industrial/manufacturing sector. The candidate will act as a bridge between different teams, ensuring successful product delivery and innovation of new product areas.
Client Details
Our client is a fast growing group of manufacturing and production companies with offices in Manchester. They operate on an international scale, with customers in the automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace sectors.
Description
The Product Manager - Aftermarket role will involve:
- Develop, implement and manage the aftermarket product strategy.
- Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product launches
- Maximise opportunities in aftermarket offerings, working closely with R&D, commercial, and Product teams.
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities for product development.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure products meet customer needs and expectations
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.
- Drive projects on new offerings and engage regional sales organisations.
- Monitor and report on product performance and customer feedback
Profile
For the Product Manager - Aftermarket role, a successful applicant should have:
- A degree in business, marketing, engineering or related field
- Extensive experience in either Product Management, consulting, or Project Management within a B2B setting.
- Strong track record of delivering on large scale projects.
- Able to travel internationally when required - up to 20 days per year.
- An understanding of industrial manufacturing sectors would be beneficial.
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong influencing skills, able to manage upwards and across multiple business functions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- An analytical approach, and able to translate complex data into accessible formats.
Job Offer
On offer for the Product Manager - Aftermarket role:
- A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 - experience dependent
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid model - 2 days per week working from home.
- Generous holiday leave
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- The chance to make a real impact in a growing international organisation.