Senior Product Manager - Sensors

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At Motion Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motor sport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable.

Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motor sport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

Our sensors operate in some of the most demanding environments on earth, from Formula 1 to Aerospace and beyond. We are looking for a Product leader who can turn a world-class motor sport technology portfolio into a larger, more profitable and more scalable business line.

This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with exacting standards that is equally comfortable architecting a strategic vision and rolling sleeves up to ensure excellent execution. They will be supported by a Junior Product Manager, who they will have direct line management responsibility for.

This role combines technical innovation with commercial accountability, including multi-million-pound P&L ownership and a mandate to drive production efficiency. The role will lead positive changes in activities undertaken across Engineering, Operations, Quality and Sales disciplines to deliver products that grow revenues by enhancing performance, reliability, operational throughput and customer satisfaction.

• Manage the sensors product range by identifying key market segments, aligning product features to customer needs, and setting pricing to maximise commercial returns. Oversee the full product lifecycle, including phasing out old products and introducing new ones.
• Own and grow the P&L for the portfolio, managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, and revenue generation through internal and external programmes.
• Develop growth strategies for the portfolio, identifying new market opportunities, adjacent applications and investment priorities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve product cost, manufacturability, supply-chain resilience and production throughput through process improvement, automation, outsourcing and supplier development.
• Prioritise the product development and maintenance work led by the Product Development Manager and Engineering team.
• Ensure products and systems meet exacting standards for quality, accuracy, durability, responsiveness, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FIA in motor sport).
• Represent the function in product reviews, commercial discussions, and strategic planning forums.
• Occasional travel expected to meet customers (predominantly UK-based top-tier racing teams) and critical suppliers/partners as well as participate in major industry events.

• Experience owning a product line, business unit or technology portfolio with direct accountability for revenue and profitability.
• Proven ability to define and execute product roadmaps based on market and customer insight.
• Experience improving profitability through portfolio management, supply-chain optimisation, pricing strategy and operational improvement.
• Experience in sensor technology within motor sport or high-performance environments.
• Strong technical understanding in the design and manufacture of electronic and mechatronic products.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to inspire positive culture and continuous improvement across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Sales teams.
• Previous external supplier management experience including the negotiation and management of commercial contracts.

• Passion for motor sport and a drive…