Product Manager – Digitalization

Oxford
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Product Manager – Smart Diagnostics & Digitalization

Location: Remote
Industry: Feed & Biofuel / Renewable Energy / Industrial Automation
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About Us

We are working with a global leader in the design and construction of advanced feed and biomass production plants. Their mission is to deliver high-performance industrial solutions that maximize sustainability, efficiency, and uptime. As they expand their digital capabilities, we are looking for a Product Manager with a strong mechanical background and expertise in smart diagnostics and digital product development.

Role Overview

As Product Manager for Smart Diagnostics, you will lead the development of innovative digital tools to monitor and diagnose mechanical assets across a global customer base. This includes leveraging machine learning, sensor data, and domain expertise to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.

You’ll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering digital products from scratch, bridging the gap between mechanical engineering and next-gen digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop digital diagnostic products for mechanical assets (e.g., pellet mills, conveyors, grinders).

  • Define and own the product roadmap for smart maintenance and condition monitoring solutions.

  • Utilize machine data, vibration analysis, and performance metrics to predict failure modes and optimize service schedules.

  • Apply machine learning models to real-world machine behavior in feed and biomass plants.

  • Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, service engineers, and plant designers.

  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand their pain points and tailor solutions.

  • Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from idea to commercial launch.

  • Ensure full alignment with engineering, digital development, and commercial teams.

  • Contribute to building an intelligent service platform for the industry of tomorrow.

    What We’re Looking For

  • Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background.

  • Proven experience in diagnostic systems, predictive maintenance, or condition monitoring.

  • Strong understanding of mechanical asset behavior in industrial environments.

  • Experience applying machine learning models or working alongside data science teams.

  • Ability to create digital products from the ground up in a structured and user-centric way.

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Experience in the Feed & Biofuel or biomass processing industry is highly desirable.

  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

    What We Offer

  • A key role in shaping the future of digital maintenance in renewable industries.

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and meaningful industrial applications.

  • A collaborative, international environment with significant autonomy.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Travel opportunities and career progression within a global leader

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