Senior Product Development Manager - Trunki

About Trunki

At Trunki, we're a playful team committed to revolutionising travel for families, making every journey as delightful as the destination itself. The brand creates durable, imaginative travel gear that appeals to children's love for adventure. Since 2006, Trunki's innovative designs, including the UK-made Trunki ride-on suitcase, have garnered over 100 accolades globally and earned rave reviews from families. With rigorous testing for safety and a wealth of positive press, Trunki is loved by parents and kids worldwide, making travel a breeze. Trunki joined the Heroes family of brands in 2023.

About the role

Join Heroes’ Trunki Business Segment as our Senior Product Development Manager and lead the charge in shaping innovative, market-leading products. In this role, you will be pivotal in defining and executing our product strategy, managing product development from scoping to launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, external agencies, suppliers, and factories. If you have a passion for product excellence and a collaborative approach, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Vision:

• Working directly with the Trunki leadership team, input directly into the product vision, strategy and roadmap, using insights from consumers, customers and competitor analysis.
• Drive innovation, identify and present new ideas that align with Trunki’s long-term business and brand objectives.
• Take ownership for the practical delivery of the product strategy.

Collaborative Product Development and Project Management:

• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from scoping to launch, including critical path management, timelines, and deliverables.
  
• Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, suppliers, and factories to ensure high product quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
  
• Manage the commercial aspects of product development, including budgeting, cost management, and profitability analysis.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with various teams within Trunki and other business segments, including marketing, sales, and operations, to ensure product alignment with broader business strategies.
  
• Coordinate with external partners, agencies, and suppliers to drive innovation and uphold high standards throughout the product life cycle.
  

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the key liaison between the product development function and commercial stakeholders, ensuring alignment across departments and external partners.
  
• Communicate progress to senior leadership and other relevant parties.
  
  

Budget and Resource Management:

• Oversee the product development budget, ensuring effective resource allocation to meet strategic goals.
  
• Balance short-term objectives with the long-term product vision.
  
  

Self-Leadership and Personal Development:

• Maintain a sustainable workload and stay motivated, continuously reflecting on work to enhance leadership skills.
  
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and product management innovations.
  
  

About you

• Demonstrated success in managing product development, collaborating with suppliers, agencies, and factories, and managing commercial aspects.
  
• Expertise in project management, from concept through launch.
  
• Ideally, experience with user experience testing and data analysis to ensure product-market fit.
  
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a track record of working effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
  
• Ability to create structure in a constantly evolving environment with a pragmatic, collaborative approach.

Our benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday
• Public holidays 
• Friday afternoons off in August
• Brand discounts
• Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Nursery Benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enchanced parental leave