Sperry Marine are a global leader in the marine navigation systems industry, providing integrated technical solutions for the commercial and naval markets. Headquartered in the UK, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries.
As Product Manager - Sensors & Steering Systems, you will take ownership of a strategically important portfolio of marine navigation sensors and steering products, guiding them through their entire lifecycle from concept to retirement. You will define product strategy, roadmap priorities, and lifecycle plans while ensuring profitability, competitiveness, quality, and long-term sustainability. Working at the intersection of business, engineering, service, and supply chain, you will shape the future of navigation sensors and steering technologies that support commercial, naval, retrofit, and reseller markets worldwide.
A successful candidate will:
- Own the strategy, roadmap, profitability, and lifecycle performance of the Sensors & Steering product portfolio, ensuring sustained business growth and market competitiveness.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps, define investment priorities, and drive portfolio evolution based on customer needs, business value, and emerging technologies.
- Lead the complete product lifecycle, including product introduction, growth, maturity, end-of-support planning, and end-of-life strategies.
- Act as the primary interface between Product Management and Engineering, defining product requirements, guiding prioritization decisions, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical execution.
- Drive product quality, reliability, and field performance improvements by evaluating customer feedback, warranty trends, and corrective actions across the installed base.
- Manage obsolescence risks, supplier ecosystem strategies, and COTS product portfolios to ensure long-term product availability and supportability.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Service, Supply Chain, Project Teams, and strategic partners to deliver successful product releases, support reseller growth, and maximize customer value.