Product Manager

Join METTLER TOLEDO as a Product Manager
at our Metal Detection Strategic Business Unit and take the lead in shaping the future of product inspection We're looking for a dynamic, technically savvy, and business-minded professional to drive the launch and growth of our next-generation metal detection solutions across hardware, software, and systems.

In this exciting role, you'll spearhead innovative projects that push the boundaries of the industry, delivering cutting-edge products that set new standards for the next decade and beyond. Reporting directly to the Head of Product and Programme Management, you'll play a key role in accelerating our product pipeline, reducing time to market, and crafting strategies for both product and service growth.

If you're passionate about analysing market trends, creating compelling business cases, and leading agile development programmes that fuel business growth, this is your chance to make a real impact. Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and commercial insight to a company committed to excellence and innovation

What You'll Do

• Lead and improve the product lifecycle management process from conception to retirement, owning and delivering strategic NPDI programmes aligned with METTLER TOLEDO operating policies.
• Collaborate with the Programme Manager to champion PLM processes, enforce procedures, and promote awareness through training and advocacy.
• Develop a clear understanding of the metal detector market, and the competitive landscape, providing effective direction and communication to the internal teams.
• Collaborate with senior management, marketing, sales, production, quality, and technical teams to develop and document the metal detection product strategy and create detailed project briefs including specifications, cost targets, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with customers and key external stakeholders to provide structured input to the product development process.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to develop and communicate sales arguments, while analysing and quantifying competitive advantages.
• Create counterarguments to competitors' sales and marketing claims, becoming a subject matter expert on the competition.
• Management of the OLC software development resources within the Strategic Business Unit.
• Understand product cost structures and assist in setting and maintaining annual price lists, pricing policies, and new product pricing requests.
• Support the development and implementation of pricing strategies, setting new product prices based on competition, market conditions, and brand positioning.

What You Need to Succeed

• Qualified to degree level, ideally in an electronic / electro-mechanical related discipline
• Good industrial product management experience and experience of introducing new products
• Proven ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm to influence cross-functional teams without formal functional authority
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with customers, senior managers, other managers and employees at all levels within the organisation
• The ability to act as the focal point for products and support the current market leadership position
• Be able to demonstrate a high degree of commitment and work with integrity to deliver agreed projects on time to market

Our Offer to You

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Culture fostering creativity, autonomy, and success
• Commitment to learning and career progression
• Strong work-life balance with 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, early finish on Fridays and hybrid working
• Employee health and wellbeing focus, including Employee Assistance Programme and unit-wide engagement events
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity policy
• Holiday accrual scheme (earn up to 8 extra days holiday per year)
• 4x salary life assurance

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit

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