Global Product Portfolio Director at Technical Placements Ltd

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Portfolio Management, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Strategy, Global Leadership, Market Analysis, Innovation Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Pricing Strategy, Supply Chain Optimization, Sustainability Principles, Investment Decision-making, Business Development, Product Stewardship

Industry

Executive Offices

Description

Global Product Portfolio Director opportunity. A newly created global role for an experienced, commercially minded Portfolio Director to manage a £Multi Million category across the UK, Europe and RoW. This role spans both B2B and B2C markets and involves regular group international travel.Excellent package, UK headquarters, Midlands / hybrid working plus travel. Our client is a growing world-leading manufacturer of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe and the US. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature. The Role The Global Portfolio Director is accountable for the global strategy, performance, and development of the product portfolio, owning the P&L and driving growth through investment, innovation, and lifecycle decisions. As part of the Group Product & Portfolio Leadership Team, the role sets strategic direction for product management, aligning commercial, technical, and operational functions to deliver a unified global approach. Key Responsibilities Own global P&L, delivering revenue, margin, and growth targets Define and execute global product and portfolio strategy Lead the global product management function and standards Develop and deliver strategic and operational portfolio plans Manage product roadmap, lifecycle, and investment priorities Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the portfolio Lead cross-functional alignment (Product, Sales, Marketing, R&D) Oversee global pricing strategy and market positioning Identify and evaluate M&A and investment opportunities Use market and competitor insights to inform strategy Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimise cost and delivery Ensure alignment with brand, sustainability, and customer strategy Review performance and present insights to senior stakeholders Build and lead a high-performing global team This is a rare opportunity in a senior portfolio role, driving high-impact improvements that directly support business growth. Full job description available on request. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role. Your Experience Significant global/group-level product, category or portfolio leadership, gained from FMCG / manufacturing / product sales. Proven P&L ownership and commercial delivery. Strong commercial, financial and strategic capability. Demonstrated experience in investment and capital allocation decision-making. Experience leading cross-functional, cross-regional teams. Skilled in influencing, decision-making and stakeholder management. Strong knowledge of product lifecycle and market-led innovation. Familiarity with product development processes. Exposure to manufacturing and supply chain. Knowledge of sustainability and product stewardship principles. Additional US or European market experience or languages. What’s on Offer Senior role with high impact and autonomy. Global remit and cross-market exposure. Involvement in new product innovation. Hybrid working with frequent global travel. Strong career development opportunities. Great salary, bonus, and additional benefits to include Healthcare, Pension, Car Allowance

Responsibilities

The Global Product Portfolio Director is responsible for defining and executing the global product strategy, managing the P&L, and driving growth through innovation and lifecycle decisions. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and aligning commercial, technical, and operational functions to deliver a unified global approach.