Lead and execute the multi-year product roadmap and New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle from concept through launch and sustainment Oversee product verification, validation, regulatory compliance, testing, certifications, and quality standards Manage sustaining engineering activities, including PCNs/ECOs, to optimize cost, product performance, and lifecycle management Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, QA, and Executive Leadership to deliver roadmap commitments Manage and develop product development and product verification teams, including resource planning and budget management Provide top-level customer support and ensure timely resolution of critical issues Establish scalable processes to improve time-to-market, product quality, and operational efficiency Drive data-informed decision-making using analytics and AI tools Engage periodically with end customers to understand pain points and translate insights into product improvements Establish and track KPIs for NPI execution, product success, quality, and lifecycle performance Report to the VP, Product Development Requirements

10+ years of leadership experience in product development and/or an engineering environment Robust expertise in end-to-end product development lifecycle management within IT hardware, electronics, or hardware/firmware environments Experience with regulatory compliance, product testing, and quality standards Strong data analytics capabilities and experience leveraging AI tools for decision-making Deep understanding of IT hardware, electronics manufacturing,



or related industries Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level Experience managing complex global supply chains and vendor relationships Track record of improving time-to-market, product quality, and cost efficiency Exposure to global regulatory frameworks and compliance environments Business acumen, including business case development and commercial decision-making Preferred: experience with PLM systems, PIM tools, and product verification/testing platforms Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive leadership in product development and lifecycle management, with a strong 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 keywords

Product Development Lifecycle Management Regulatory Compliance Data Analytics and AI Tools Cross-Functional Team Leadership Global Supply Chain Management ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Product Verification Quality Standards Cost Optimization Lifecycle Management NPI Execution KPI Tracking Business Case Development Commercial Decision-Making IT Hardware Expertise Electronics Manufacturing Soft Skills

Customer Support Problem Resolution Influencing at Executive Level Industry Keywords

Electronics IT Hardware Regulatory Frameworks Compliance Environments Tools & Technologies

PLM Systems PIM Tools Product Testing Platforms

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