Job title: Product Development Manager
Area: Rye
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning ideas into innovative, market-ready products? We’re looking for a dynamic Product Development Manager to lead the end-to-end development process, from concept to launch. In this key role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to shape and deliver products that delight customers and drive business growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about creating the next big thing, we want to hear from you!
What you will be doing as a Product Development Manager?
* Shape and lead the full product development lifecycle—from early-stage ideation and concept development through to launch and commercial success.
* Identify long-term innovation opportunities and potential risks through strategic market analysis and industry forecasting.
* Conduct in-depth market, consumer, and competitor research to uncover emerging trends, customer needs, and whitespace opportunities.
* Translate insights into commercially viable product ideas, concepts, and prototypes that align with business goals.
* Manage and prioritise a dynamic innovation pipeline, presenting concepts and progress to senior stakeholders with clarity and impact.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, commercial, and supply chain teams to bring products to market efficiently and effectiv...