1,193 Product Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Shape the future of heavy engineering innovation as the Product Development Manager – lead global product development from Gloucester with international travel and top-tier benefits.

This is your chance to join a globally recognised engineering innovator supplying complex mechanical products to a worldwide customer base. With cutting-edge design, hands-on manufacturing and deep-rooted industry partnerships, this business values agility, precision and international collaboration. You'll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team driving next-generation product innovation.

• Salary from £50,000 to £5,000 , depending on experience

• Bonus scheme of 5,000 to 0,000 based on clear performance milestones

• 23 days holiday (TBC) plus

Product Development Manager

Location: Brighton, UK (with some travel)

We’re looking for a talented and driven Product Development Manager to take the lead in bringing new locations to this client’s portfolio across the globe.

This is a central, strategic role within the business – ideal for someone with a passion for travel and innovation, a flair for product creation, and the ability to balance commercial, guest, and brand needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the end-to-end development of new trips and product concepts – from idea to launch.
• Collaborating with the Head of Product to identify growth opportunities and drive strategic planning.
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of trends and customer expectations.
• Working closely with suppliers, building strong partnerships, and overseeing contracts and onboarding.
• Managing the new product development team and working cross-functionally with Marketing, Commercial, and Operations.
• Ensuring a consistent, high-quality guest experience across all new and existing trips.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in product development within the adventure travel or tour operator industry.
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A detail-focused, adaptable mindset with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for adventure travel

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Manager to join my client company's team.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the the management of the company’s day to day technical activities, to ensure that product development takes place at the pace and in the areas required by the business.

You will lead other members of the team and plan/direct their work – but must also be willing to be directly involved in technical activities.

While the majority of this role will be lab-based, there will be elements of client interaction required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering team where your results are recognised and can have a noticeable impact on the company's development.

Purpose

• Lead focussed technical programmes to validate and improve the company’s technology.
• Manage the priorities of a small lab-based technical team.
• Manage customer validation trials.
• Lab-based manufacture and characterisation of proprietary liquid crystal elastomers.
• Support method development to increase the scale and efficient production of liquid crystal elastomer samples.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential

• BSc or Masters in a STEM related degree. Preferably Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry.
• An experienced project manager with a background in managing small teams and technology programmes. Previous experience in lab-based settings with good lab practice.
• Design of experiments to improve technical performance.
• A confident communicator, comfortable in customer environments.
• Proven experience of high-quality experimental data collection and analysis.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Good IT literacy – Microsoft Office including Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams/Outlook

Desirable

• Previous experience in one of the following fields: Materials science, polymer science, polymer chemistry, or liquid crystal science.
• Comfortable working in a small start up company where priorities can change rapidly.
• Experience working with equipment related to microscopy or determining thermo-mechanical properties of materials e.g. DSC, DMA, etc.
• Experience working in an Application Development Laboratory with knowledge of material testing to ASTM or ISO Standards.

Behaviour

• Able to manage priorities based on business needs and changing experimental evidence.
• Clear communicator with excellent written and oral skills within a scientific/engineering environment.
• Team player and credible relationship building internally and externally.
• Persevering attitude towards technical challenges.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Confidence giving formal presentations both internally and to representatives of an external organisation.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the development and commercialisation of a revolutionary new class of elastomer that has the potential to improve multiple industries – from automotive/architectural glass, composite materials, electronic and engineering materials to the renewable energy sector.

The Company:

Our client is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance antifoaming agents. They are currently seeking a motivated and innovative individual to join their team as Product Development Manager. Offering a salary between £26,000 - £32,000pa, depending on qualifications and experience.

Location:

The Product Development Manager role will be based at the company's site in Lancashire, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Job Summary:

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the development and enhancement of chemical products, ensuring they meet customer demands, administering requirements, and company objectives.

Your main duties will be:

• Collaborate with in-house chemists to develop and trial innovative products.
• Research new raw materials and formulations; monitor industry trends.
• Conduct competitor analysis.
• Enhance existing products for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Lead multiple development projects, ensuring timely execution within set deadlines.
• Track product performance and completion by liaising with customers, our in-house customer service team, and sales.
• Coordinate with production and regulatory teams to ensure timely, consistent product launches.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Industrial experience preferred.
• Driving license.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry would be advantageous.
• Strong relationship-building skills, internal and external.
• Proficient in IT and lab software.

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for NPD? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy taking a project from concept through to launch, making sure deadlines are hit and costs are under control? Are you a problem-solver who knows when to adapt and pivot? If you’re looking for a role that will develop you, and give you the opportunity to progress, this could be your next move.

We’re working with a well-known personal care brand, recognised for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. With a turnover of £1 million and ambitious plans for international expansion over the next five years, they are a true powerhouse in their sector.

What really sets them apart is their people. The team is collaborative, close-knit and genuinely enjoy working together. You’ll be joining under a manager who is highly respected, having been promoted multiple times within the business. They have a proven track record of building successful teams, championing progression, and giving people the opportunity to shine.

If you’re looking for a company where you’ll be supported, developed and able to build a long-term career, this is the place.

The Role

As Product Development Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind bringing new products to market. This isn’t a lab-based role, it’s about steering the entire process, coordinating with global partners, and ensuring projects move forward smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be involved from concept to launch: shaping ideas, managing timelines, keeping costs on track, and making sure products meet both regulatory standards and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to launch, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Working closely with international manufacturers and suppliers (Turkey, US, China) to keep projects moving.
• Acting as the central point of communication, ensuring stakeholders are kept updated on progress, risks and changes.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Supporting product validation, compliance, and approval processes.
• Building business cases for new products using consumer, market, and business insights.
• Negotiating with suppliers on costs and specifications to ensure commercial viability.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Packaging teams.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong organisational skills with commercial awareness, and who can bring people along with them. You’ll be confident making decisions, spotting risks early, and ensuring projects don’t lose momentum.

Skills and experience:

• Proven track record of managing projects end-to-end, ideally in regulated sectors (cosmetics, medical devices, FMCG, or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills, able to keep multiple moving parts under control.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt across different teams, cultures, and seniority levels.
• Analytical mindset, confident interpreting data and using insights to guide decisions.
• Ability to spot when changes are needed and drive them forward.
• Commercial awareness, understanding of P&L, COGs, GP and how they influence decision-making.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with genuine enthusiasm for developing new products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Why Join?

• A business with ambitious international growth plans.
• A manager who invests in their team and is committed to developing people.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where people enjoy what they do.
• The chance to take real ownership of projects and be involved in every step of the process.
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, don’t wait – apply today and take the next step in your career!

Product Development Manager Fluid Solutions

Join a Global Leader in Fluid Solutions

Mercury Hampton Ltd. is exclusively partnering with a well-established provider of fluid solutions, renowned for its strong presence across Europe and the US.

Due to rapid growth and strategic expansion, this company is seeking a dynamic Product Development Manager to elevate its product portfolio and drive innovatio.

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The Product Development Manager will be instrumental in steering the successful delivery of new features, enhancements, and product innovations across our digital platforms. As a key member of a cross-functional squad, this role serves as the conduit between strategic product vision and operational execution, ensuring that product changes are thoroughly defined, implemented efficiently, and meet c.

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Senior Product Development Manager – EMEA (Public and Private Markets)

A top global asset manager is searching for a Senior Product Development Manager working across public and private markets across Europe. This role will be based in London and will be reporting to the Head of EMEA Product.

This candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of the product range through product strategy and development across the region. The Product team encompasses multiple specialised units responsible for product across our global portfolio, internally ex-US. Our comprehensive product range includes cross-border mutual funds, locally domiciled funds, ETFs, private assets, and alternative investment vehicles.

Our teams are strategically organised around the complete product value chain. We cover the full spectrum from initial market research and product design through development and implementation. This integrated approach ensures efficient project execution while maintaining robust product governance and comprehensive legal documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop new, innovative investment strategies across public and private markets
• Connect Investment and Sales teams by leveraging deep financial markets knowledge and distribution expertise
• Facilitate productive exchanges between business functions using problem-solving and pragmatic approaches
• Manage complete product lifecycle from opportunity identification and evaluation through development and market launch
• Apply comprehensive understanding of sustainable product complexities and technical requirements
• Contribute strategic insights to drive organisational performance and support company-wide objectives

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in product role in the investment management industry
• Knowledge of core business strategy frameworks, competitive analysis, market definition, and product development initiatives
• Ability to structure and prioritise new business development initiatives aligned with strategic objectives
• Strong research and analytical capabilities to evaluate and benchmark market opportunities
• Cross-industry perspective with ability to synthesize insights across channels and sectors
• Deep expertise in fund structures and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions (particularly Luxembourg, the UK and Asia
• Experience leading cross-asset class projects spanning diverse product segments
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainable investing product characteristics
• Proven ability to excel in matrix organizational structures and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills across cross-functional teams including Investment specialists, Product Legal, Investment Risk, Compliance, Marketing, and Sal