Product Manager - LED/LCD

Accepting applications until: 21 March 2025Job Description

Product Manager (LED & LCD Technology)

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter— our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Your new role

As a Product Manager in the Technical team within the Transformation & Operations Strategy department at Global, you’ll play a critical role in developing new digital products and improving existing ones. You’ll work across multiple teams and functions, from suppliers and internal stakeholders to operations, ensuring product development aligns with both commercial and operational goals. This role requires both a strong technical engineering (LCD & LED) background and a commercial mindset to drive the success of new product initiatives, particularly in the outdoor and digital spaces (LCD/LED).

The Product Manager will be responsible for developing a comprehensive product roadmap. This includes being involved in procurement and supplier management for product development, prototyping, production, and ensuring on-time delivery according to specifications. Post-delivery, the role will also collaborate with technology and engineering functions to ensure products perform to specification, and that maintenance, spares, and warranties are effectively managed. A key aspect of the role will be integrating lessons learned into continuous improvement and future product development.

The position reports directly to the Technical Director - Product, with key stakeholders including the Global Outdoor executive team, Chief Operating Officer, and various teams in Partnerships, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. Additionally, the role requires day-to-day collaboration with Transformation and Programme Delivery teams, Technical Engineering, Technology & Infrastructure, Delivery, HSEQ teams, as well as external partners in the product supply chain and integrators, particularly in the audio-visual sector, with a focus on LCD and LED display solutions for advertising. Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead the development of new digital products (LCD/LED) for the outdoor business, from concept to final product delivery.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Assess and engage with suppliers to ensure products meet compliance and performance standards, while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lifecycle & Risk Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of product development, managing product performance (MTBF, obsolescence), and mitigating any risks to ensure successful project delivery.  Ensure the product performs as it should and within its limits, along with monitoring maintenance and spares utilisation.
• Project Leadership; Ensure all product development projects are delivered within defined programs and timelines, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge Library: Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge library of products used in outdoor advertising, both in the UK and overseas, and keep stakeholders informed of key updates and industry developments. Stay abreast of competitor activity in this space.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Cultivate a strong network of supply chain contacts, particularly within the LED and LCD display sectors. Have a deep understanding of the supply chains for components, particularly in key manufacturing regions such as Europe, China, Korea, and Taiwan.
• Technical Product Specifications: Take ownership of product specifications for advertising products in collaboration with the Engineering and Technology teams.
• Product Design Language: Define and refine the design language for global advertising displays in partnership with the Engineering teams.
• Innovation and Development: Identify and evaluate emerging technological opportunities that could impact outdoor advertising, and provide updates to stakeholders for potential investment or trial purposes.
• Digital Strategy: Contribute to the digital product strategy addressing the convergence of LCD and LED technology, ensuring that products are designed with this future shift in mind.
• Sustainability: Ensure sustainability is an integral part of the product development and procurement process.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: Work on innovative products that transform the business, from mock-up concepts to tangible assets that generate revenue.  You also be looking after the asset that is key for our clients.
• Own It: Be involved in the full product development lifecycle and make a real impact on the business with your ideas and technical expertise.
• Keep it Simple: Deliver efficient and cost-effective product solutions that benefit both the business and its clients.
• Better Together: Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from technical teams to senior business leaders, to ensure smooth project delivery and cross-functional success.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Gained a deep understanding of the business and how your product development efforts align with Global’s goals.
• Started building key relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Developed and executed a 90-day plan to guide your progress and ensure successful product development.
• Initiated new product developments by reaching out to suppliers and working on initial project milestones.
• Reported monthly on the number of suppliers engaged and progress made with the product development lifecycle.
• Understood budget allocations and how to maximize the potential of available resources.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Proven track record in product development, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or digital engineering,
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of digital product development (LCD/LED) and the ability to challenge and assess suppliers based on performance and trends.
• Project Management: Ability to manage the full lifecycle of product development, from design to implementation, ensuring all timelines and budgets are adhered to.
• Commercial Mindset: Understanding of the business side of product development, including pricing, risk management, and cost-effective solutions.
• Degree or Equivalent: A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Engineering (or similar), with hands-on experience in product development roles.
• Problem Solving: Able to evaluate product failures and trends, and propose solutions that will improve product reliability and performance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Confident and skilled in communicating with both technical teams and senior business leaders. 

• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills, along with strong communication methods.
• Experience in monitoring and managing product performance and KPIs (e.g., MTTR, MTBF).
• End-to-end experience managing the product lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to delivery and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools and systems used in product development.
• Strong project and portfolio management skills.
• Quality assurance experience, with a focus on commercial thinking and innovative problem-solving.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and production management methodologies, including preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of outdoor advertising, driving innovation and excellence in product development.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [email protected], we’ll be happy to help.