Product Manager

Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

Own the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of Rotork's small quarter-turn electric actuator portfolio globally, driving profitable growth, market competitiveness, and customer value. Translate customer, market, and business requirements into product strategies, roadmaps, and development plans, leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful new product introductions, portfolio optimisation, and long-term commercial success.

Key Accountabilities:

Product Strategy & Commercial Performance

Own the commercial performance and long-term competitiveness of the assigned products. Develop and execute product strategies, roadmaps, business cases, and lifecycle plans that support growth, profitability, and market leadership.

Customer & Market Insight

Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, competitor activity, market trends, and emerging technologies. Translate insights into actionable product strategies, requirements, and investment decisions.

Product Development & Innovation

Lead the definition of product requirements and business justification for new product developments, product enhancements, and portfolio optimization initiatives. Partner closely with Engineering to ensure solutions are delivered on time, on specification, and aligned with market needs.

Product Launch & Management

Drive successful product launches, market adoption, and ongoing lifecycle management activities. Monitor product performance and implement corrective actions where necessary to achieve commercial and strategic objectives.

Value Proposition & Commercial Support

Define and maintain product positioning, value propositions, pricing strategies, and competitive differentiation to support regional and global growth objectives.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the business owner and primary point of coordination for assigned products. Influence and align stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to execute portfolio priorities and deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have experience in Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, or related technical or commercial discipline, with a proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that deliver customer value and business growth. They will possess a strong understanding of product lifecycle management, new product development, and product management principles, along with the commercial acumen to evaluate market opportunities, business performance, and investment priorities. The role requires an individual who can translate customer, market, and business requirements into clear product strategies and actionable plans, while effectively leading cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver successful outcomes in a fast-paced, global environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and strategic thinker with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving both long-term product growth and day-to-day execution.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking - Uses data, customer insight, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and develop strategies that drive portfolio growth and competitive advantage.

• Communication and Influence - Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting style and approach to build alignment, gain commitment, and drive action.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively across functions, influencing without authority to align priorities, resolve complex challenges, and deliver successful business outcomes.

• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and uses customer insight to shape decisions, improve solutions, and deliver exceptional customer value.

• Accountability and Results Orientation - Takes ownership of objectives, holds self and others accountable, and consistently delivers results, even in challenging or ambiguous circumstances.

• Inclusive Leadership - Fosters a culture of belonging where diverse perspectives are valued and respected, while consistently demonstrating Rotork's DNA and behaviors.

Additional Information

Rotork DNA and Behaviours:

• Collaborating for results: bring the right colleagues and partners together, at the right time, to achieve exceptional results for Rotork and our customers.

• Communicating with impact & purpose: consistently drives effective action and results across teams with focused and impactful communication, coaches others on using empathy in communication, making sure messages resonate deeply and address all stakeholders' needs.

• Achieving our potential: actively coaches others on self-improvement and team development while continuing their own growth.

• Taking accountability: coaches others to balance competing priorities, manage dependencies, and handle risks, whilst driving high standards for yourself and others.

• Delivering high performance: regularly gives feedback that is clear, respectful, and actionable, tailored to individual needs and situations. Can also coach others to do the same.

• Innovating through customer focus: proactively seeks and uses customer feedback to make meaningful improvements that enhance future experiences.