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

Solid 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

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