Head of Product Management and Engineering
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
The Wyke, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Management & Engineering to lead product strategy, development, and engineering governance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the full product life cycle, from idea generation through to launch, ensuring all initiatives are commercially viable, operationally ready, and aligned to business strategy.
You will lead the stage-gate development process, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and ensure robust decision-making across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support and deliver the company product strategy aligned to market opportunities and business goals
Own and manage the product roadmap (NPI, enhancements, rationalisation, phase-out)
Drive structured product life cycle management from concept to withdrawal
Prioritise projects based on value, feasibility, profitability, and resource availability
Oversee business case development including ROI, NPV, IRR, cost and margin targets
Ensure financial data supports all key decisions
Identify and escalate risks or deviations from targets
Align teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Finance
Define clear decision-making frameworks and accountability
Prevent uncontrolled product changes or technical commitments
About You
Experience
Engineering, Product Development, or Business-related degree (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in product management, NPI, R&D or engineering leadership within manufacturing
Strong experience working within a stage-gate / structured product development environment
Experience in engineering change management (ECR/ECN) and life cycle management
Background working cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams
Experience supporting technical sales enquiries or customer applications
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisational and governance discipline
Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
Confident working across multiple stakeholders and departments
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Structured, practical, and results-driven approach
Continuous improvement mindset
Apply Now!
If you’re a strategic, commercially aware product leader with a strong engineering and manufacturing background, we’d love to hear from you.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Management & Engineering to lead product strategy, development, and engineering governance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the full product life cycle, from idea generation through to launch, ensuring all initiatives are commercially viable, operationally ready, and aligned to business strategy.
You will lead the stage-gate development process, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and ensure robust decision-making across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support and deliver the company product strategy aligned to market opportunities and business goals
Own and manage the product roadmap (NPI, enhancements, rationalisation, phase-out)
Drive structured product life cycle management from concept to withdrawal
Prioritise projects based on value, feasibility, profitability, and resource availability
Oversee business case development including ROI, NPV, IRR, cost and margin targets
Ensure financial data supports all key decisions
Identify and escalate risks or deviations from targets
Align teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Finance
Define clear decision-making frameworks and accountability
Prevent uncontrolled product changes or technical commitments
About You
Experience
Engineering, Product Development, or Business-related degree (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in product management, NPI, R&D or engineering leadership within manufacturing
Strong experience working within a stage-gate / structured product development environment
Experience in engineering change management (ECR/ECN) and life cycle management
Background working cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams
Experience supporting technical sales enquiries or customer applications
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisational and governance discipline
Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
Confident working across multiple stakeholders and departments
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Structured, practical, and results-driven approach
Continuous improvement mindset
Apply Now!
If you’re a strategic, commercially aware product leader with a strong engineering and manufacturing background, we’d love to hear from you.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Reference: 225192693
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Head of Product Management and Engineering
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
The Wyke, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Management & Engineering to lead product strategy, development, and engineering governance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the full product life cycle, from idea generation through to launch, ensuring all initiatives are commercially viable, operationally ready, and aligned to business strategy.
You will lead the stage-gate development process, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and ensure robust decision-making across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support and deliver the company product strategy aligned to market opportunities and business goals
Own and manage the product roadmap (NPI, enhancements, rationalisation, phase-out)
Drive structured product life cycle management from concept to withdrawal
Prioritise projects based on value, feasibility, profitability, and resource availability
Oversee business case development including ROI, NPV, IRR, cost and margin targets
Ensure financial data supports all key decisions
Identify and escalate risks or deviations from targets
Align teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Finance
Define clear decision-making frameworks and accountability
Prevent uncontrolled product changes or technical commitments
About You
Experience
Engineering, Product Development, or Business-related degree (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in product management, NPI, R&D or engineering leadership within manufacturing
Strong experience working within a stage-gate / structured product development environment
Experience in engineering change management (ECR/ECN) and life cycle management
Background working cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams
Experience supporting technical sales enquiries or customer applications
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisational and governance discipline
Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
Confident working across multiple stakeholders and departments
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Structured, practical, and results-driven approach
Continuous improvement mindset
Apply Now!
If you’re a strategic, commercially aware product leader with a strong engineering and manufacturing background, we’d love to hear from you.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Management & Engineering to lead product strategy, development, and engineering governance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the full product life cycle, from idea generation through to launch, ensuring all initiatives are commercially viable, operationally ready, and aligned to business strategy.
You will lead the stage-gate development process, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and ensure robust decision-making across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support and deliver the company product strategy aligned to market opportunities and business goals
Own and manage the product roadmap (NPI, enhancements, rationalisation, phase-out)
Drive structured product life cycle management from concept to withdrawal
Prioritise projects based on value, feasibility, profitability, and resource availability
Oversee business case development including ROI, NPV, IRR, cost and margin targets
Ensure financial data supports all key decisions
Identify and escalate risks or deviations from targets
Align teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Finance
Define clear decision-making frameworks and accountability
Prevent uncontrolled product changes or technical commitments
About You
Experience
Engineering, Product Development, or Business-related degree (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in product management, NPI, R&D or engineering leadership within manufacturing
Strong experience working within a stage-gate / structured product development environment
Experience in engineering change management (ECR/ECN) and life cycle management
Background working cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams
Experience supporting technical sales enquiries or customer applications
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisational and governance discipline
Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
Confident working across multiple stakeholders and departments
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Structured, practical, and results-driven approach
Continuous improvement mindset
Apply Now!
If you’re a strategic, commercially aware product leader with a strong engineering and manufacturing background, we’d love to hear from you.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Reference: 225192693
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