Lead and execute the multi-year product roadmap and New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle from concept through launch and sustainmentOversee product verification, validation, regulatory compliance, testing, certifications, and quality standardsManage sustaining engineering activities, including PCNs/ECOs, to optimize cost, product performance, and lifecycle managementPartner with Product, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, QA, and Executive Leadership to deliver roadmap commitmentsManage and develop product development and product verification teams, including resource planning and budget managementProvide top-level customer support and ensure timely resolution of critical issuesEstablish scalable processes to improve time-to-market, product quality, and operational efficiencyDrive data-informed decision-making using analytics and AI toolsEngage periodically with end customers to understand pain points and translate insights into product improvementsEstablish and track KPIs for NPI execution, product success, quality, and lifecycle performanceReport to the VP, Product DevelopmentRequirements10+ years of leadership experience in product development and/or an engineering environmentStrong expertise in end-to-end product development lifecycle management within IT hardware, electronics, or hardware/firmware environmentsExperience with regulatory compliance, product testing, and quality standardsStrong data analytics capabilities and experience leveraging AI tools for decision-makingDeep understanding of IT hardware, electronics manufacturing,



or related industriesAbility to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive levelExperience managing complex global supply chains and vendor relationshipsTrack record of improving time-to-market, product quality, and cost efficiencyExposure to global regulatory frameworks and compliance environmentsBusiness acumen, including business case development and commercial decision-makingPreferred: experience with PLM systems, PIM tools, and product verification/testing platformsCore CompetenciesDemonstrates extensive leadership in product development and lifecycle management, with a solid focus on regulatory compliance, quality standards, and data-driven decision-making using analytics and AI tools. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and optimize product performance and time-to-market in IT hardware and electronics industries.Highest-signal resume keywordsProduct Development Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData Analytics and AI ToolsCross-Functional Team LeadershipGlobal Supply Chain ManagementATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsProduct VerificationQuality StandardsCost OptimizationLifecycle ManagementNPI ExecutionKPI TrackingBusiness Case DevelopmentCommercial Decision-MakingIT Hardware ExpertiseElectronics ManufacturingSoft SkillsCustomer SupportProblem ResolutionInfluencing at Executive LevelIndustry KeywordsElectronicsIT HardwareRegulatory FrameworksCompliance EnvironmentsTools & TechnologiesPLM SystemsPIM ToolsProduct Testing Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Product Development (London)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 London