Commercial Product Manager - Civil Engineering

Commercial Product Manager/CIVIL ENGINEERING (Technical Services for Construction Product manufacturers & installers) - Watford or Liverpool (with option of hybrid homeworking). Starting salary: £55-65,000 per annum + benefits.

A new vacancy for a Commercial Product Manager (CIVIL ENGINEERING) with specialist provider of construction product testing & approval services to designers, manufacturers and installers across the UK and internationally. The company has been going through a two year-period of business transformation and process improvement and is now looking to launch a range of exciting new products. The Commercial Product Manager (CIVIL ENGINEERING) will play a key role in the next stage of the company's development.

Role Purpose:

To own products in life and to set the annualised business case for all products in the role owner's portfolio.
To work closely with the New Product Development Lead to identify opportunities and develop new product areas and ensure they are mobilised effectively.
To work with operational teams to ensure that all products are fully operational to deliver a first-class service to clients.

Candidate Profile:

Civil Engineering background with at least 5yrs experience in a Product Management role in the Construction/Built Environment arena.
Used to working closely with product development function and liaising with test houses and/or certification bodies.
An understanding of, and ability to develop, business plans and strategy.
A good basic understanding of the legislation, codes & industry practice which has bearing on the product area - network of industry contacts.Essential Responsibilities:

Working with internal stakeholders and external parties to lead on the annualised business case for all products in role holder's portfolio, including any related products and services.
Responsible for the overall achievement of revenue, profit, business outlook for future years and change programme's to secure future business plans. Guiding the business and being accountable for the delivery of the year's plan.
To complete the appropriate analysis including capturing all costs, benefits, assumptions, risks and options. To ensure business cases include business drivers, financial metrics and scope.
Identify and gain business sign off for the product revenue and profit targets, including how the target will be delivered by detailed sales types and customers.Company benefits include:

Employer Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%
Life assurance
Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
Health care Cash Plan scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme - with up to 6 counselling sessions
Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles
Opportunity to work from home (most roles eligible to apply for the Hybrid/Homeworking Scheme)