Product Manager

Product Manager Our client is seeking a Product Manager to take ownership of their Rolling Stock vertical with a focus on amplifiers and custom intercom solutions. Additionally, this role will pick up responsibility for various other products in the portfolio over time. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership (Rolling Stock – Primary Focus): ·       Own the product lifecycle for amplifiers and custom intercom solutions within the Rolling Stock market ·       Define and maintain the product roadmap aligned with customer and market requirements ·       Gather, prioritise, and translate customer needs into product specifications ·       Work closely with Engineering to deliver solutions that meet performance, compliance, and cost targets ·       Ensure products meet relevant rail standards and project-specific requirements ·       Technical Owner and, at times, Solution Architect ·       Support product launches, documentation, marketing, and internal alignment Business Development & Customer Engagement: ·       Act as a key interface between customers, Sales, and internal teams ·       Support and lead customer discussions, technical presentations, and solution development ·       Identify and develop opportunities with OEMs, operators, and system integrators ·       Build and maintain strong relationships across the Rolling Stock sector Bids, Quotations & Compliance: ·       Prepare and support technical proposals, quotations, and bid submissions ·       Develop and manage compliance matrices against customer specifications ·       Ensure solutions are technically robust, compliant, and commercially competitive ·       Work with Sales to support pricing strategy and bid positioning General Product & Team Support: ·       Provide broader product management support across the portfolio as required ·       Assist with customer queries, technical clarifications, and issue resolution ·       Support product launches, documentation, and internal alignment ·       Contribute to continuous improvement of processes within a small team environment Skills & Experience Required Essential: ·       Proven experience within the Rolling Stock / Rail industry ·       Knowledge of relevant rail / metro standards ·       Experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical sales ·       Strong understanding of PAVA systems, amplifiers, SIP-based intercoms, or related communication systems ·       Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and compliance documentation ·       Ability to interpret complex specifications and translate them into deliverable solutions ·       Strong commercial awareness and customer-facing experience ·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: ·       Experience working with Rolling Stock OEMs and integrators ·       IP networking experience Key Competencies ·       Commercially-minded and customer-focused ·       Strong technical and problem-solving ability ·       Proactive and able to work independently ·       Comfortable operating in a hands-on, small team environment ·       Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure Success Measures ·       Ownership and growth of the Rolling Stock product line ·       Quality and success rate of bids and quotations ·       Customer satisfaction and relationship development ·       Delivery of compliant, competitive product solutions ·       Contribution to overall team effectiveness ·       Source of knowledge for all Rolling Stock-related matters