Hello,
My client is urgently in need of as Product Owner based in Maidenhead due to expansion.
My client specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.
About The Role:
My client has several UAV products in the portfolio at varying stages of development – from early R&D right through to mature in-service capability. The company product is the most mature platform, in service with civilian and military customers around the world. They are looking for a Product Owner to join the team to manage the company product and deliver on Continuous Improvement and additional capability development. You will work with the Head of Operations and the production team, as well as working with the different Project Engineering Managers, Head of Programmes and Chief Design Engineer to coordinate prioritised tasking on the company product.
What you’ll own:
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Work with the senior engineering function to help define, maintain, and communicate the product strategy for the company product.
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Collaborate with key stakeholders, including engineering, business development, customer support, and production to gather requirements which ensure the company product meets user needs.
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Prioritise and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring that engineering teams have a clear and actionable list of tasks.
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Manage the configuration baseline for the company product, including different configurations for different customers. Work with the production and engineering teams to control changes to the configuration.
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Conduct market analysis and competitor research to gather insights and validate assumptions, driving informed decisions about product features and enhancements.
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Maintain up to date marketing material for the product line and lead the development of new material targeted at new and novel use cases.
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Identify and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle, developing contingency plans to address potential challenges and ensure the successful delivery of the company UAV product.
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Ensure that the company product complies with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines, maintaining thorough documentation and addressing any compliance issues that arise.
Essential Skills and Experiences:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
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Demonstrated experience of being in a Product Owner role.
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Experience in Production and R&D environments
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Good communication skills across all levels of an organisation
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Proven track record in ability to deliver compliant technical solutions on time and within budget
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Experience in supplier and customer engagement
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Pro-active mindset and ability to deliver on required company objectives without regular tasking
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Experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drone technology is highly desirable
Desired Skills and Experiences:
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Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
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Experience within the Defence sector
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Professional Registration – Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer
Benefits:
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Company Pension Scheme
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Access to 24 Hour Helpline
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
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Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
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Freshly Cooked All You Can Eat Meat and Vegetarian Lunch on Fridays
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Casual Dress
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On-Site Parking
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Company Sick Policy
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Location: Maidenhead
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