Portfolio Manager Fire & Lifeboat

Vacancy Title: Portfolio Manager

Vacancy Location: Remote- open to applicants based in the following countries: UK, UAE & Greece

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time   

Who are Survitec and what do we do

Survitec is a global leader in Survival Technology, trusted to protect lives for over 168 years. Operating in more than 2,000 ports across 96 countries, we are the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of liferafts, Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) and offshore rental PPE.

Our 2,000 global colleagues are driven by our purpose - We Exist to Protect Lives -  designing and delivering innovative survival, fire and safety solutions that perform when lives depend on them. 

The Role:

As Portfolio Manager, you will take global ownership of the commercial performance, strategy and lifecycle of Survitec's Fire and Lifeboat portfolio.

This is a highly commercial and strategic role where you will shape where and how the portfolio grows. Combining customer and market insight with product, service, pricing and channel strategy, you will identify opportunities and turn them into clear portfolio priorities and commercially successful propositions.

Working collaboratively across Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Technical Sales, Service and Operations, you will help ensure our portfolio remains competitive, profitable and aligned with evolving customer and market needs.

Key responsibilities for the Portfolio Manager include but are not limited to:

• Define the end-to-end portfolio strategy across products, services and rental offerings, aligned with Survitec's growth objectives. Develop clear positioning and value propositions across product, price, place/channels and promotion.
• Own the full portfolio lifecycle, from concept and introduction through growth and maturity to end-of-life. Monitor performance including revenue, margin, portfolio mix and service attachment, while managing lifecycle decisions with minimal customer disruption.
• Lead pricing strategy and optimisation, establishing appropriate pricing guardrails to balance profitability, competitiveness and compliance. Monitor price realisation and margin leakage, maintain price lists and lead annual pricing reviews.
• Build deep market and customer understanding through customer, competitor and market research covering products, services, pricing and go-to-market strategies. Lead Voice of Customer activity and translate insights into portfolio and product lifecycle decisions.
• Evaluate new product and offering opportunities, reviewing CDFs and new variant requests alongside Engineering. Support the NPD stage-gate process and ensure new developments are backed by strong commercial evidence and market demand.
• Enable commercial teams to succeed by working closely with Technical Sales & Support to develop effective sales tools, portfolio knowledge and supporting materials that drive understanding and adoption.
• Provide portfolio leadership and visibility, preparing and participating in Portfolio Review Meetings and providing clear updates, recommendations and supporting materials for senior stakeholders and Portfolio Board reviews. 

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.

This is not just another job; this is your career.

About You:

Essential criteria:

• Proven experience taking products to market, with strong ownership of go-to-market strategy, including launch planning, positioning and commercial enablement.
• Experience managing a portfolio across both equipment and aftermarket services , with a good understanding of service agreements, contractual and recurring revenue models, and opportunities to grow an installed customer base.
• Senior-level product management experience, with the confidence to take ownership, influence decisions and operate effectively within a complex and evolving global environment.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to use market, customer and performance data to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information and engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

• Experience within the maritime industry or a related technical sector  particularly Fire Systems, Fire Services, safety equipment or associated service-based environments. 

Why You Should Work for Us

• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

How to Apply

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