Engineering Product Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager to join a growing engineering organisation working on advanced vision and sensing technologies. This role sits within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and is responsible for defining and delivering a product roadmap aligned to business strategy and customer needs. The portfolio includes a range of hardware and software solutions, such as video management systems, tracking workstations, sensors, embedded processing platforms, and advanced algorithms. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will take ownership of the product roadmap, working closely with engineering, business development, and customers to shape future product direction and ensure successful delivery across the full lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Capture and define customer, market, and internal stakeholder requirements Develop concept solutions in collaboration with technical teams Create and maintain the product roadmap, aligned to strategic objectives Ensure alignment between product strategy and wider business and portfolio requirements Work closely with integrated project teams to guide product development and support activities Lead the identification and evaluation of new and emerging technologies Support marketing and business development activities across the product portfolio Contribute to bids and proposals, including acting as a lead technical reviewer Develop plans, estimates, and work packages for internal R&D initiatives Oversee delivery of the roadmap across both internally and externally funded programmes Support design and project reviews, ensuring alignment with product strategy and requirements Provide technical input across the organisation in areas of expertise Ensure effective knowledge sharing and product alignment across teams Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working with or leading multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of defence or high-assurance technology environments Experience engaging with customers, stakeholders, and business development teams Background in bid preparation, proposals, and project planning Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong understanding of image processing systems and associated hardware Practical knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g. cameras, radar, laser systems) Experience in research and development environments Good understanding of systems engineering and product lifecycle management Familiarity with configuration and change management processes Desirable Experience Experience developing and delivering product roadmaps Track record of successful product launches from concept through to delivery Deeper expertise in optical systems and image processing techniques Knowledge of advanced vision-based technologies and architectures What’s on Offer Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 37.5-hour working week with early finish on Fridays 28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure Option to purchase additional holiday Competitive pension with employer contributions Private medical insurance and income protection Life assurance and employee assistance programme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Access to wellbeing initiatives and support services Discounts and employee reward platform Ongoing learning and development opportunities Regular social and team activities Additional Information Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance and demonstrate the right to work in the UK, including relevant residency requirements. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to shape the future of advanced vision-based products in a technically complex and innovative environment. You will play a key role in bridging engineering, strategy, and customer needs, helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a rapidly evolving sector. TT