Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services
Product Manager
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Product Manager
Location: Haskel – Sunderland
About Us
Haskel is the market leader in high-pressure fluid management, designing and manufacturing a range of products that enable the controlled use of high-pressure and flow-generating equipment, including pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers, and hydrogen compression solutions. As part of the Ingersoll Rand group and with over 75 years of expertise, Haskel’s leadership in the market is built on a reputation of safety, reliability, and the highest quality, providing equipment for critical applications and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.
Job Summary
As a member of the Product Manager Team, you will be responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of Haskel’s high-pressure fluid and gas handling products across global international markets. This role leads the full product lifecycle, from market insight and concept development through commercialisation and post-launch optimisation, ensuring alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
Working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, and regional teams, the Global Product Manager drives innovation, manages product portfolios, and identifies growth opportunities in key industries such as Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, and general industry. You will:
- Monitor competitive trends.
- Set pricing and positioning strategies.
- Support global go-to-market initiatives.
- Ensure consistent brand value and performance across regions.
Strong leadership, technical acumen, and customer focus are essential to meet the strategic objectives of the role.
Responsibilities
The role includes (but is not limited to) the following:
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Product Lifecycle:
- Own and manage the entire product lifecycle from strategy and development through launch, growth, and end-of-life optimisation.
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Pricing & Margins:
- Develop and maintain pricing strategies that maximise profitability while remaining competitive in global markets.
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Market Research:
- Analyse global market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies within key vertical markets.
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Voice of Customer (VoC):
- Conduct regular VoC activities and translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements and innovation priorities.
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Development of Sales Tools:
- Create and maintain effective tools such as presentations, technical documentation, AI agents, and value propositions to support global commercial teams.
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Marketing Support:
- Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns, messaging, and content for positioning products in target markets.
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Business Case Development:
- Build data-driven business cases demonstrating the commercial value and impact of new product concepts.
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New Product Development (NPD):
- Lead cross-functional efforts to define, develop, and launch new products that align with strategic growth areas.
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Customer Support:
- Partner with customer-facing teams to resolve issues and ensure high satisfaction across regions.
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Product Training:
- Deliver training programs and materials to equip sales, distributors, and customers with product knowledge and application understanding.
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Global Travel (as required):
- Travel internationally to engage with customers, support regional teams, and drive global alignment and market growth.
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Compliance:
- Complete and comply with the Ingersoll Rand code of ethics.
Basic Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or a related discipline). Equivalent experience will be considered.
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Experience: Minimum 3 years in product management within an industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environment. Experience in New Product Development (NPD) and stage-gate processes.
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Track Record: Demonstrated ability to drive commercial growth (revenue, margins, market share).
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Business CaseDevelopment & Pricing: Experience in building business cases, pricing strategies, and product profit & loss (P&L) statements.
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
- Occasional global travel, which is expected to be infrequent.
Key Competencies
- Continuous Development: Committed to learning, growth, and staying updated on industry trends. Desirable: Knowledge of Haskel products—but not essential.
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Time Management: Prioritises tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand stakeholder needs.
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Relationship Building: Ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional relationships across global teams.
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Commercial Acumen: Experience in building and managing business cases and product P&Ls.
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Market & Competitive Analysis: Skilled at identifying global market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to inform strategy.
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Technical Understanding: Strong grasp of engineering principles, ideally in:
- High-pressure systems.
- Fluid handling.
- Gas systems.
- Pumps or compressors.
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Industry Knowledge: Experience or familiarity with the compressed air and high-pressure gas industry is highly desirable.
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Sector Experience: Exposure to Oil & Gas, Aerospace, or Defence sectors is advantageous.
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Global Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to work in a global, matrix organisation.
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Strategic Product Leadership: Capable of defining and executing a global product strategy aligned with business objectives.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses data and analytics to track product performance and inform decisions.
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AI Awareness: Understanding of and ability to apply AI tools/technologies where relevant.
What We Offer
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Holiday & Benefits:
- 25 days holiday with bank holidays (option to purchase an additional 5 days).
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Pension & Health:
- 7% employer pension contribution.
- Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan.
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Incentives & Recognition:
- Death in service benefit of 4x salary.
- Cycle scheme (after probation period).
- Electric car scheme (after one year of employment).
- 10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment).
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Support Programs:
- Employee assistance program.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity policies.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
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