Head of Product Management - Essex - hybrid - 2 Day WFH £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + Bonus (10%) We are delighted to work exclusively with a leading manufacturing of complex products in the engineering space, focusing on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. As part of their commitment to driving the business forward, we are looking for a Product Marketing professional to join their dynamic team based in Essex. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring a presence in their Essex office at least three days a week.  The Role: As Head of Product Management, you will be pivotal in leading and managing the Product Management and Channel Strategy globally. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience managing a team that will manage a product portfolio and be accountable for product strategy marketing, value proposition, go-to-market strategy, pricing, promotion, profitability, and the deployment of digital tools.  Key Responsibilities: Manage the entire product life cycle, from new product development to product withdrawal.  Develop and implement a three-year product roadmap aligned with a growth strategy.  Create and implement channel management programs to support the Sales teams through indirect channels such as Distribution and Representatives. Develop and own digital platforms and tools, focusing on enhancing and simplifying the customer experience.  Oversee the social platforms and webpages, working closely with the marketing team to publish content that supports business development.  Offer an online shop to improve the customer journey and facilitate online purchases. Conduct market and competitor research, analyze market trends, and generate marketing intelligence reports for board-level presentations. Collaborate closely with the Products Business Director to drive marketing-focused strategies and initiatives. Key Skills&Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. Proven experience in product management within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of the four pillars of marketing: price, product, promotion, and place, with a passion for product marketing. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive product marketing plans. Experience in channel marketing, including identifying partners and implementing programs. Proficiency in digital marketing tools and webshop development. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to generate actionable insights from data. Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to board-level stakeholders. Strategic mindset with a focus on marketing-driven approaches. What You'll Bring: Implementation of the product roadmap and product launches Revenue and profitability growth Channel performance Team engagement Opportunity&Focus: This role presents an opportunity for career growth. The successful candidate will drive marketing-focused strategies and initiatives, positioning our client for continued success in the manufacturing industry. We'd love to hear from you if you are a driven marketing professional passionate about product management and innovation.   (This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be on-site three days per week.  Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship on this occasion)