Product Lead - Defence Operations Equipment Team

Matchtech · Hertfordshire, England

Product Lead - Defence Operations Equipment Team at Matchtech, based in Hertfordshire, England, paying £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£65,000 per annum
Location
Hertfordshire, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Product Manager

9% below the typical rate for product manager

Reference 609030

About the role


Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Product Lead for the Weapons Operations Equipment Team in Stevenage. This permanent position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Weapon Systems products, spearheading innovative proposals for architectural solutions across a diverse product range.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the definition and delivery of product strategies
  • Influence future project roadmaps, policies, and technical standards
  • Ensure compliance with wider Generic Missile/Systems Architecture (GMA/GSA) strategies
  • Ensure products remain cost effective, deliverable, and meet capability requirements of future customers
  • Lead and shape new proposals for architectural solutions to the point of acceptance by the Project and Delivery Team
  • Influence programmes and future projects to adopt the product line approach to development
  • Collaborate with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with academia, SMEs, and potential suppliers

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in the design and development of electronics, preferably in the defence industry with knowledge of the product sector
  • Ability to understand technology and its potential uses
  • Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills across peer groups and into senior management
  • Demonstrated experience of defining product strategies and roadmaps
  • Ability to shape new proposals for architectural solutions to acceptance
  • Clear and concise engineering documentation writing and presentation skills
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Benefits:

  • Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Flexible working: Applicants looking for flexible working arrangements are welcome
  • Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
  • Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cashback on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing


If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for influencing the future of defence technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Stevenage.

Reference: 609030 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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