In Life Product Development Manager

Responsible for the development and maintenance of existing products that are in use across the global RI business. The role supports new product roll outs to ensure a smooth transition from the Product Development phase and into IMS (In Market Solutions) ownership.

Tasks and responsibilities:

● To work closely with stakeholder colleagues to support root cause identification and implementation of design modifications and improvements to existing hardware products.

● Define and implement product improvements as necessary to address business requirements, concerns or performance shortfalls.

● Work with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Validation, IT, Marketing Regulatory and Operations teams to project manage the identified improvements through to implementation.

● Ensure that all changed and modified products are compliant with regulations in all geographies and provide compliance assurance to Rentokil Initial Executive Leadership Team

● Ensure that changes are documented and all technical files updated following productmodifications and upgrades.

● Responsible for maintaining technical relationships with suppliers where applicable

● Lead change projects from a design and manufacturing perspective.

● Capture technical learning and test data in comprehensive written reports. Provide technical assessments on readiness for launch and risk mitigation plans, based on evaluation against pre-defined project success criteria and an understanding of

commercial requirements.

● Become a product champion for assigned In-Life products.

● Lead hardware change projects.

● Maintenance and compilation of technical specifications and technical packs for each product and variants working with other teams as required.

● Manage the product approval process for technical release of developed and modified products

● Proactively manage product quality issues, relating to designs, to ensure resolution of issues through to Engineering Change Note release

● Work closely with the Validation team to ensure any product changes are confirmed

Requirements:

• A Degree in engineering or similar discipline or demonstrable experience working in product delivery for at least 5 years.
• A good engineering background with proven experience of working with teams and working effectively within a matrix organisation structure.
• Experience and being happy to work across borders, regions and cultures would be beneficial.
• English speaking is essential. Further languages an advantage
• Able to manage and deliver a complex project portfolio whilst also identifying opportunities for further simplification, standardization and cost optimization.
• Good analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to generate and interpret technical data, provide conclusions and recommendations for follow up action accordingly.
• Commercially astute with an understanding of product cost structures and knowledge of financial considerations required to assess the commercial viability of new development initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs at a regional or international level would be beneficial
• Able to collaborate within multi-functional teams, working beyond the direct sphere of influence to deliver results. Effective partnering with peers to deliver against common goals (both face to face and within ‘virtual’ teams). Ability to communicate both verbally and in written format to different levels within an organization.
• Working knowledge and use of common IT applications including G suite, Adobe. Solidworks CAD experience preferable.
• Statistical engineering and data improvement experience/capabilities - with knowledge of 6 sigma desirable.
• Experience in process design in the fields of fluid and air handling is desirable.
• Experience in FEA and analysis software is desirable.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Hybrid working - working partly from home and partly from office

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days' holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death-in-Service Benefit

Free parking

Bonus Scheme

Healthcare

Pension

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([email protected]) if you need anything