Technical Product Manager

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