Product Manager – Cambridge (3/4 days on site) – Advanced Sensing & Autonomous Systems – £75/£85k DOE
I’ve partnered with an exciting start up/scale up who are developing next‑generation precision sensing technology, they are now looking for a Product Manager to lead the evolution of their mobile product portfolio.
Following a decade of R&D, this portfolio of products is gaining strong commercial traction globally. Building on this success, there is clear market demand to extend this capability into mobile and autonomous platforms, including:
- Drone-based systems for mineral exploration
- Subsea deployment in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for navigation
You will own Product Management for a portfolio of mobile solutions, leading from early market validation through to product delivery and in‑market success.
Working in a highly collaborative, innovation‑led environment, you’ll engage closely with engineers, scientists, commercial teams and customers—turning cutting‑edge technology into real‑world products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, applications and market dynamics
- Analyse competitor landscape and emerging trends to shape product direction
- Define product vision, value proposition and roadmap
- Bring commercial rigour to product decisions, including prioritisation of partnerships, features and investments
- Support business case development, funding initiatives and market entry strategies
- Drive adoption and growth across global markets
- Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver products on time and within budget
- Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle
- Translate market and user requirements into clear product specifications
- Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through development, launch and iteration
- Continuously refine product positioning based on customer feedback and performance data
- Work closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams
- Engage with customers, partners and industry stakeholders
- Contribute flexibly across product and project management activities in a dynamic environment
Experience & Background
- Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, or similar)
- Experience in a Product Management, Technical Sales, Field Engineering, or Applications role
- Background in instrumentation, geophysical, industrial, or engineering‑led environments is highly desirable
- Exposure to autonomous systems, sensing technologies, or complex hardware/software products is a strong advantage
The Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension and benefits package
- Strong focus on work‑life balance
- Access to on‑site facilities including gym and café
- Ongoing professional development (conferences, training, publications)
- Inclusive and diverse working environment
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