Product Manager

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Product Manager
Our client is seeking a Product Manager to take ownership of their Rolling Stock vertical with a focus on amplifiers and custom intercom solutions. Additionally, this role will pick up responsibility for various other products in the portfolio over time.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership (Rolling Stock – Primary Focus):
·       Own the product lifecycle for amplifiers and custom intercom solutions within the Rolling Stock market
·       Define and maintain the product roadmap aligned with customer and market requirements
·       Gather, prioritise, and translate customer needs into product specifications
·       Work closely with Engineering to deliver solutions that meet performance, compliance, and cost targets
·       Ensure products meet relevant rail standards and project-specific requirements
·       Technical Owner and, at times, Solution Architect
·       Support product launches, documentation, marketing, and internal alignment
Business Development & Customer Engagement:
·       Act as a key interface between customers, Sales, and internal teams
·       Support and lead customer discussions, technical presentations, and solution development
·       Identify and develop opportunities with OEMs, operators, and system integrators
·       Build and maintain strong relationships across the Rolling Stock sector
Bids, Quotations & Compliance:
·       Prepare and support technical proposals, quotations, and bid submissions
·       Develop and manage compliance matrices against customer specifications
·       Ensure solutions are technically robust, compliant, and commercially competitive
·       Work with Sales to support pricing strategy and bid positioning
General Product & Team Support:
·       Provide broader product management support across the portfolio as required
·       Assist with customer queries, technical clarifications, and issue resolution
·       Support product launches, documentation, and internal alignment
·       Contribute to continuous improvement of processes within a small team environment
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
·       Proven experience within the Rolling Stock / Rail industry
·       Knowledge of relevant rail / metro standards
·       Experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical sales
·       Strong understanding of PAVA systems, amplifiers, SIP-based intercoms, or related communication systems
·       Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and compliance documentation
·       Ability to interpret complex specifications and translate them into deliverable solutions
·       Strong commercial awareness and customer-facing experience
·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
·       Experience working with Rolling Stock OEMs and integrators
·       IP networking experience
Key Competencies
·       Commercially-minded and customer-focused
·       Strong technical and problem-solving ability
·       Proactive and able to work independently
·       Comfortable operating in a hands-on, small team environment
·       Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure
Success Measures
·       Ownership and growth of the Rolling Stock product line
·       Quality and success rate of bids and quotations
·       Customer satisfaction and relationship development
·       Delivery of compliant, competitive product solutions
·       Contribution to overall team effectiveness
·       Source of knowledge for all Rolling Stock-related matters
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Location:
South East
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 /annum Private healthcare
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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