Product Owner - Hardware & Integration

Humand; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Imagine a role where you're at the heart of cutting-edge technology, bridging hardware and software to create products that truly make a difference. This is your opportunity to shape the future of high-performance technology solutions while enjoying a role that truly works in your favour.

What's in it for you?

1. Career Advancement and Growth:
   You'll be at the forefront of innovation, directly influencing the development of next-generation hardware products and embedded software. This role not only lets you build on your technical expertise but also develop your strategic leadership skills. Every project offers a chance to expand your abilities and shape your career path.
2. Diverse and Dynamic Work Environment:
   Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, based in the UK, giving you the best of both worlds - the convenience of remote work alongside the benefits of face-to-face collaboration. You'll interact with teams across multiple locations, fostering a dynamic and creative atmosphere where fresh ideas are always welcome.
3. Influence and Impact:
   Your decisions will have a global reach. You'll be collaborating with third-party vendors and industry leaders, ensuring that your vision directly impacts the product design and integration processes. From attending global conferences to visiting client sites, your work will set new industry standards and drive real innovation.

Your Role:

As a Product Owner, you'll take full ownership of a hardware roadmap, working on advanced technology solutions and pioneering integrations with third-party vendors. You will collaborate across teams to define product direction, ensuring seamless compatibility and cutting-edge performance.

1. Shape the Future: Define and develop next-generation hardware products and embedded software solutions.
2. Drive Innovation: Oversee integration with third-party technologies, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
3. Engage with Industry Leaders: Attend global conferences, visit client sites, and contribute to the latest advancements in the field.
4. Influence Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Marketing to bring products to life.
5. Global Impact: Collaborate with teams across multiple locations to ensure your innovations make a worldwide difference.

About You:

You're a hands-on, strategic thinker with a background in electro-mechanical engineering and experience in product ownership or management. You enjoy working across teams, balancing technical know-how with a commercial mindset, and bringing new products to market.

Your expertise includes:

1. A degree in Engineering, Design, or a related technical field.
2. At least 2 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a relevant tech industry.
3. Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical design, optics, and PC hardware.
4. An understanding of embedded software, broadcast standards, and RF technology (a plus).
5. Experience working with suppliers in electrical and mechanical design and manufacturing.
6. Confident presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
7. The legal right to work in the UK.