Principal Product Manager - Automotive | Circa £72,700 negotiable + excellent benefits | Permanent | Hybrid
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the automotive industry? Do you have a knack for creating and managing cutting-edge products? We’re looking for an experienced Principal Product Manager to join our team and lead our automotive product portfolio to new heights!

DID YOU KNOW…

Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don’t apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.
We know the perfect candidate doesn’t exist! If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

WHAT WE DO

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.
Our active safety track site is one of the leading accredited Euro NCAP testing facilities, trialling and assessing the very latest developments in vehicle safety and assistance technologies.

AS THE PRINCIPAL PRODUCT MANAGER, YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Roadmap Development: You will create and maintain a detailed roadmap that outlines the future direction of our automotive products, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats, using this data to inform product decisions.
• Customer Focus: Ensure that our products are designed with the customer in mind, addressing their needs and pain points effectively.
• Execution: Manage the product development process, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
• Analytics: Utilise data analytics to measure product performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE THAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

• Extensive experience in cradle-to-grave product lifecycle management.
• Experience in Agile Product Roadmap Management.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to facilitate focus groups and present product portfolios to customers.
• Metric-minded with the ability to define and measure commercial product success criteria.
• Experience in B2B software or automotive product management.
• Automotive industry experience, particularly working with Vehicle Manufacturers would be a distinct advantage
• Results and process-oriented mindset, with demonstrable experience coordinating disparate stakeholders to deliver results
• Ability to run Product Go To Market and drive critical mass adoption.
  Ready to Drive Innovation? If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of automotive products, apply now and join our team!