Technical Product Manager

The Technical Product Manager – Components has to support the strategic direction, development, and delivery of advanced product/component solutions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring technical excellence, market relevance, and profitability across the product portfolio, aligned with the overall business strategy.

This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to shape product strategy, guide roadmap development, and strengthen business relationships in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Systems, or related field)
• Extensive applied experience in engineering, product development, or technical environments
• Proven experience in product/component lifecycle management, product strategy input and roadmap development
• Demonstrated experience in market analysis and interpretation of customer requirements

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking Ability to analyse market trends, customer requirements, and industry developments to inform strategy and drive competitive product positioning.
• Technical Product Insight Deep understanding of product/component technologies and capabilities to support decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence Proven ability to align and influence Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Support to ensure cohesive execution of product strategies.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management Capability to build and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and partnerships to support collaboration and strategic growth.

Develop strategic inputs for product and component solutions by analysing market trends, industry developments, and end-user requirements to enable the formulation and continuous improvement of Business Line strategies.

Coordinate collaboration across internal stakeholders by aligning technical and strategic priorities with Business Line objectives to ensure integrated execution and organisational coherence.

Identify, evaluate, and manage external partners for strategic business growth initiatives to establish, formalise, and sustain long-term, value-adding partnerships.

Monitor and report on business line performance and strategic initiatives through structured governance processes to provide actionable insights and support leadership's informed decision-making.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients.

In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups.

In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

12 October 2026.