Technical Product Manager
Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Full-time (flexible)
Our client is a fast-growing, innovative software company operating at the forefront of the space and satellite software sector. As they enter an exciting phase of growth, they are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager to own and deliver technically complex products that underpin their commercial software platforms.
This is a hands-on, deeply technical product role, well suited to someone who has transitioned from an engineering background into product management and enjoys working close to the technology.
The role
You will take ownership of a portfolio of software tooling and developer kits (SDKs) used both internally and externally, including products spanning:
Flight software
Ground / mission control software
Application and developer toolkits
Working closely with Product, Engineering and Services teams, you will translate strategy and customer needs into clear technical requirements, balancing near-term delivery with long-term product evolution. You'll play a key role in enabling engineering velocity, managing technical trade-offs, and building scalable, secure software foundations.
Key responsibilities
Own technical product areas from discovery through to delivery
Translate customer and business needs into robust technical requirements and user stories
Shape product roadmaps, prioritise backlogs, and manage architectural dependencies
Act as the bridge between engineering, commercial teams, and customers
Support go-to-market activity including positioning, competitive analysis, and customer engagement
Track product performance against key technical and commercial KPIs
Essential experience
Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or in a highly technical product role
Strong background in software products within complex or regulated domains
First-hand experience of software engineering and the SDLC
Strong understanding of developer tooling, SDKs, and build/build-chain tools
Ability to read and understand code (C essential; Java and Python desirable)
Familiarity with Agile delivery, CI/CD, APIs, and modern software architectures
Comfortable working with structured data (JSON, XML, YAML) and Git
Why apply?
Opportunity to work on mission-critical, highly technical software products
Hybrid working with flexibility and strong work-life balance
High levels of autonomy and genuine product ownership
Excellent benefits package and long-term career development
Inclusive, collaborative culture with a strong engineering focus
