Product Manager

• Boardroom Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a leading technology organisation seeking an experienced Occupational Safety Solutions OSS Product Manager to lead the strategic direction, development, and commercial success of a specialised portfolio of gas detection and environmental monitoring solutions for the mining industry.
• This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute and technically credible Product Manager who can bridge customer requirements, engineering capability, and business strategy. You will own the complete product lifecycle—from defining the long-term roadmap and market strategy through to product development, commercialisation, and continuous improvement.
• If you have extensive experience within the mining industry, a strong understanding of gas detection technologies, and a passion for driving innovation that enhances operational safety, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the long-term product strategy and roadmap for Occupational Safety Solutions.
• Drive product development from concept through to market launch and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Gather customer, market, and competitor intelligence to ensure products remain aligned with industry requirements and emerging trends.
• Translate customer and operational requirements into clear technical product specifications for engineering and development teams.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Research & Development, Production, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Executive stakeholders.
• Develop business cases, pricing strategies, go-to-market plans, and commercial initiatives that maximise product value and profitability.
• Coordinate product testing, proof of concept activities, site trials, and validation programmes.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market adoption to drive continuous product improvement.
• Ensure product governance, documentation, certifications, compliance, and quality standards are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
• Represent the organisation with customers, industry partners, and at relevant mining and technology forums.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' Product Management experience, preferably within mining technologies, safety systems, or industrial products.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing the full product lifecycle from strategy through commercial delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas detection instrumentation, environmental monitoring systems, or related occupational safety technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects and delivering products to market successfully.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, profitability, business cases, and market strategy.
• Ability to travel to mining operations as required.

The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate

• Strategic product ownership and long-term vision.
• Deep understanding of customer requirements and market dynamics.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across multiple business functions.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to drive innovation while balancing technical, operational, and commercial priorities.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering customer value.