Senior manager of product development Work, Jobs in Cambridge, Eng (with Salaries)

Product Development Manager
Monkfield Reptile —Ely
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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4d
Senior Product Manager
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £49,300 - £65,950 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
9d
Senior Manager - New Product Development Sourcing (Nottingham or Huntingdon, UK)
Videojet —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Senior Product Marketing Manager - SaaS
Sohosquared —Cambridge
- £85,000 - £140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- No degree
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2d
Senior Proposal Manager
VCLS —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Remote
- AI
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Senior Product Manager
Arm —Cambridge
- £80,100 - £108,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- Software development
- Linux
- Python
R&D Operations Lead
Accora —Orwell
- £60,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
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Senior Assessment Manager
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £45,100 - £60,400 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Project management
- Accounting
- Annual leave
10d
Business Development Manager
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Hologic —Cambridge
- £71,000 - £87,000 a year
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Senior Delivery Manager
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £50,900 - £68,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- Leadership
- Annual leave
4d
Product Owner
Visa Europe Limited —Cambridge
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Assessment Manager, Sciences
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £45,100 - £60,400 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Classroom experience
- Time management
- Annual leave
Insight Application Manager
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £38,300 - £53,600 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Teaching
- Annual leave
5d
Senior Product Manager - Software
Riverlane —Cambridge
- £72,000 - £90,000 a year
- Part-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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4d
Senior Project Manager
Arm —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- Communication skills
12d
Product Development Lead - Diagnostics
CambridgeDesign —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Leadership
Senior QEHS Manager
HOLROYD COMPONENTS LTD —Saffron Walden
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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5d
Senior Program Manager
MathWorks —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Engineering
10d
Account Director (Retail Marketing)
DS Smith —Ely
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Product Development Manager

Monkfield Reptile -
Ely

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Work from home
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Driving Licence
Procurement
Engineering
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

Company description

Monkfield Reptile is a globally recognised leader in the reptile industry, supplying trade partners worldwide with premium reptile products as well as live food, frozen food and livestock. We are home to two of the most trusted brands in the reptile sector: Arcadia Reptile, renowned for industry-leading UVB lighting technology, and HabiStat, trusted for reptile heating, habitat and care products. Both brands are committed to innovation and to improving the lives of reptiles kept as pets, with products sold across the UK, USA and other major international markets.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Product Development Manager to bring new products to market. Working from an agreed product roadmap, you will be responsible for the complete product development journey from initial supplier sourcing and concept development through to successful product launch across the full reptile products category including housing, lighting, heating, humidity and water, substrates, decoration, prepared food, health and hygiene, and feeding and handling equipment.

You will work in close partnership with our purchasing team, who manage our established supplier relationships, to engage the right manufacturing partners and ensure a seamless handover into the business. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to help shape the future of two well-loved brands in a specialist and fast-growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Roadmap Execution

Take ownership of the agreed product roadmap, managing each project from brief through to launch with clear timelines and milestones
Maintain a clear view of all active NPD workstreams across both brands, ensuring projects progress at pace and any risks or delays are flagged and addressed promptly
Provide regular roadmap updates and project status reports to the senior management team

Supplier Sourcing

Work with the Purchasing Team to source appropriate suppliers for new products across different categories
Identify, evaluate and engage new manufacturing partners as required, including overseas suppliers, to support the development of new products
Build effective working relationships with suppliers throughout the development process, managing communication and expectations from brief to final approval Product Development
Develop comprehensive product specifications, technical briefs and costings, ensuring all products meet brand standards, quality requirements and margin targets
Manage the sampling and prototyping process, coordinating feedback and revisions between internal teams and suppliers through to final sign-off
Work across a diverse product range spanning both hard goods (lighting, heating, thermostats, housing) and consumables (substrates, supplements, prepared food, hygiene products)

Compliance & Certification

Work closely with compliance and technical team to ensure product testing, certification and regulatory compliance for the various markets is completed

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with marketing, sales and operations teams to plan and execute product launches effectively, including packaging, point of sale and trade communications
Liaise with the purchasing team throughout the sourcing and development process to ensure alignment on supplier relationships, lead times and stock requirements
Gather customer and market insight to contribute to future roadmap planning and ongoing brand development
Monitor competitor activity, market trends and emerging innovations within the reptile and broader pet industry to help inform product strategy and identify opportunities

What We're Looking For

Proven experience managing end-to-end product development or NPD projects, from sourcing through to launch ideally across a broad product range including both hardgoods and consumables
Experience working alongside or within a purchasing or procurement function, with a clear understanding of how supplier relationships are managed
Confident working directly with manufacturers and suppliers, including overseas sourcing
Strong project management skills with the ability to progress multiple products simultaneously at different stages of development
Solid commercial awareness with a good understanding of product costing, pricing and margin management
Experience with international product compliance and certification is ideal; knowledge of both UK and EU standards (UKCA, CE) and US standards (FCC, UL, ETL or equivalent) is highly desirable
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and with external partners
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload
A genuine interest in reptiles or the wider pet industry is a strong advantage
Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in product development, engineering, design or business
Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
A friendly, specialist team environment
Real ownership across two established and respected brands
The opportunity to work across a diverse and broad product category
A unique and rewarding sector to work in

If you feel you have the right attitude and skills for the job, please send your CV with a covering letter and one of our team will be in touch!

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Work from home

Application question(s):

What is your current notice period required by your employer?
Please share your salary requirements or expectations for this position

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Product Development : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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