Product Manager - Cambridge (3/4 days on site) - Advanced Sensing & Autonomous Systems - £75/£85k DOE

I've partnered with an exciting start up/scale up who are developing next-generation precision sensing technology,  they are now looking for a Product Manager to lead the evolution of their mobile product portfolio.

Following a decade of R&D, this portfolio of products is gaining strong commercial traction globally. Building on this success, there is clear market demand to extend this capability into mobile and autonomous platforms, including:

• Drone-based systems for mineral exploration
• Subsea deployment in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for navigation

You will own Product Management for a portfolio of mobile solutions, leading from early market validation through to product delivery and in-market success.

Working in a highly collaborative, innovation-led environment, you’ll engage closely with engineers, scientists, commercial teams and customers- turning cutting-edge technology into real-world products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, applications and market dynamics
• Analyse competitor landscape and emerging trends to shape product direction
• Define product vision, value proposition and roadmap
• Bring commercial rigour to product decisions, including prioritisation of partnerships, features and investments
• Support business case development, funding initiatives and market entry strategies
• Drive adoption and growth across global markets
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and within budget
• Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle
• Translate market and user requirements into clear product specifications
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through development, launch and iteration
• Continuously refine product positioning based on customer feedback and performance data
• Work closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams
• Engage with customers, partners and industry stakeholders
• Contribute flexibly across product and project management activities in a dynamic environment

Experience & Background

• Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, or similar)
• Experience in a Product Management, Technical Sales, Field Engineering, or Applications role
• Background in instrumentation, geophysical, industrial, or engineering-led environments is highly desirable
• Exposure to autonomous systems, sensing technologies, or complex hardware/software products is a strong advantage

The Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Pension and benefits package
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Access to on-site facilities including gym and café
• Ongoing professional development (conferences, training, publications)
• Inclusive and diverse working environment