Interim Product Manager
Job Introduction
We are currently seeking an Interim Product Manager for a 12 month maternity cover to be accountable for the development and execution of the BRUSH generator product & services portfolio planning throughout the product lifecycle, whilst ensuring strategic alignment to business goals, objectives and customer satisfaction.
Role Responsibility
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Development of strategic vision, product & technology roadmap for generator product & services portfolio.
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Development and implementation of lifecycle strategy for the generator products & services portfolio.
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Customer engagement, development of relationships (existing and new customers), collection of VOC and translation of the impact and opportunities to generator product and services portfolio.
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Development and updating of market and competitive positioning including competitive landscape within relevant segments, leveraging insights to inform on product opportunities, portfolio gaps and product positioning.
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Development and updating of technical and commercial value proposition, including reviewing on cost of ownership, service quality and customer value perception.
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Supporting Application Engineering and R&D in defining product attributes/design specifications by applying Electrical/Mechanical engineering knowledge, Value Engineering, Continuous Cost Improvement initiatives including Make/Buy-decisions.
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Ensuring that Intellectual Property (IP) opportunities are defined and reviewed by scanning existing portfolio and critically reviewing IP aspects at the onset of new development programs or staged NPI’s.
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Development of pricing strategies for defined product and services subject to application and/or geographic location in conjunction with Finance and Sales.
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Lead new product introductions for generator products & services.
The Ideal Candidate
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Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager within a medium to large enterprise preferably in the Power, Oil & Gas, Mining or Heavy Industrial industries.
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Proven track record with demonstrable results in defining & launching products within the power generation and distributed energy markets
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Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and drive collaboration and consensus within functions across the wider business organisation.
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Experience within a manufacturing environment
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Experience in the development of a technical and commercial value proposition for products and services within the power generation and distributed energy segment
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Proven ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment.
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Successful track record of delivering accurate, comprehensive requirements to specific timescales and release schedules
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High level of project management tools and techniques knowledge
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Successful track record in executing complex new product & services development initiatives with a global company within the power, mining or oil & gas industries.
About the Company
The BRUSH Group is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of generators above 20MVA. With a comprehensive range of products and services including transformers, switchgear, portable generating sets and control & monitoring systems, BRUSH is your ideal partner for electric power generation, distribution monitoring and control.
BRUSH has been a key figure within Electrical Engineering for over 130 years, offering a wide range of ‘electrical machines’, and providing our customer chain with the highest calibre equipment and after sales service.
Here at BRUSH we are very proud to offer:
- A very competitive salary
- Private Pension
- Overnight/daily allowances (for certain roles)
- Company vehicle (for certain roles)
- Great development opportunities
BRUSH Group