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Senior Product Manager
Product Manager
The Senior Product Manager will lead the full Product Development Process for a premium electrical hardware brand, from concept to mass production. Responsibilities include translating vision into PRDs, leading sprint planning, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product quality and compliance.
About the role
SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join a growing premium electrical hardware brand. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong electrical product knowledge with a passion for exceptional design and innovation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Product Development Leadership: Own the full Product Development Process (PDP) from concept to mass production — on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standard.
- Translate founder vision into clear Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), engineering briefs and structured sprint plans.
- Lead sprint planning and allocate work across Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Design partners.
- Drive feasibility validation, DFM (Design for Manufacture) coordination, prototyping, testing and certification pathways.
- Manage rapid prototyping with 3D printing and CNC partners.
- Ensure all products meet relevant safety and regulatory standards for target markets.
- Lead supplier engagement and factory relationships alongside the CEO.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Contract Manufacturers, primarily in Asia.
- Own product lifecycle performance - defect tracking, return analysis, and version updates.
- Ensure product decisions consistently align with brand, commercial and operational goals.
- Build and continuously refine the Client's Product Playbook, systems and documentation standards.
- Establish scalable processes that allow the product function to grow with the business.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience taking physical products from concept through to mass production.
- Strong electrical hardware knowledge.
- Appreciation for premium, design-led products.
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, founder-led environment with high autonomy.
HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS:
- Experience working with Asian manufacturers.
- Knowledge of CE, SANS, UL or related certifications.
- Experience managing remote cross-functional teams.
- Strong commercial and product awareness.