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Assistant Product Manager

Coventry, England,
Company: People Squad
Category: Management Occupations
Published 4 weeks ago

Job Details

Job Description
Are you interested in Product Management and want to work with an international organization to develop products across a wide portfolio? If so get in touch.

Our client has gone through an acquisition and is looking for an assistant to the current product manager to bolster their team and face the growth plans we have in place. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to details. 

Objectives of this role
  • To manage our products throughout their lifecycle actively, including supporting the plan for product releases, supporting the Product Manager, and in conjunction with the Sales, Marketing and Logistics. 
  • Support delivery of product budgeted revenue and margin through both existing and new product ranges. 
  • Support the development of a product positioning plan to manage the product lifecycle from the launch event to its conclusion. 
  • Monitor product development budgets. 
  • Support the planning, development and marketing of products within the portfolio. 
  • Create collaterals and sales support training materials (audio-visual presentations, technical data sheets, manuals, etc.). 
  • Maintain the products database for all products, responsible for reviewing product data to ensure that the management team is kept up to date. 
  • Continuously monitor market needs and customer requirements, considering future technology/developments, competitor products/services and the changing requirements of regulatory bodies. 
  • Maintain a list of competitors for each model in the range, creating comprehensive competition analyses for marketing purposes.


Requirements

Required: 

  • Experience working in a rapidly changing, technical product marketplace. 
  • Experience manipulating and interpreting data to make recommendations. 
  • Be comfortable working under pressure and going the extra mile to meet deadlines. 
  • Experience in taking products to market efficiently and effectively. 
  • Excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail. 
  • Excellent communication, both written and verbal. 
  • Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking abilities. 
  • Proficient with MS Excel and Power Point. 
  • An electronic engineering/software engineering qualification is an additional advantage. 

 

Desired: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or a technical field, MBA is a plus. 
  • Ideally, experience in Product Management in an electronics environment 
  • Engaging relationship management, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. 
  • Knowledge of Mandarin is a distinct advantage. 
  • Preference given to candidates with industry experience or related industry experience. 

 

Personal qualities: 

 

Adaptability: The design landscape is constantly evolving, therefore you should be adaptable and open to learning new tools, trends, and techniques to stay ahead in the industry 

Attention to detail: It’s essential you have a keen eye for detail and can take ownership of work to ensure a high level of quality is maintained throughout   

Collaborative Culture: You values collaboration, creativity, and open communication, where your ideas and contributions are genuinely appreciated. 

Communication Skills: You have strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for collaborating with team members, clients, and key stakeholders. 

Diverse Challenges: You can tackle a variety of challenges that keep the work dynamic and engaging, from ideation to execution and beyond. 

Innovation at the Core: You enjoy being at the forefront of innovation, working on products that have a significant impact on the market and save lives. 

Time management: This role requires planning and foresight to ensure all projects are delivered on time and in line with all areas of the business 

You should apply if:

  • You are a reliable and structured professional and excel in a company where trust and integrity is the key foundation for everything we do 
  • You love rolling up your sleeves to get it done.
  • What we’re doing excites you! 




Benefits

What's in it for you?

  • We have a competitive salary
  • Personal Health Insurance
  • Hybrid working arrangements and other benefits



Requirements
Administration, budget planning, product management, project management

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