Job Description

Job Title:

Fan Selector Product Owner

Department: Product

Location:

Colchester / Hybrid

The Woods business was established in 1909 and continues to manufacture in Colchester, United Kingdom. We have around 250 people across all business functions from sales through design and product assembly & testing, as well as businesses in USA, UK, Germany & Singapore.


Woods is a brand of Flakt Group which is an international leader in wider HVAC products, systems, services, and solutions. As part of the wider group, Woods products are sold into multiple global applications through various routes to market including Group Companies, Agents & Distributors, Key Accounts as well as direct B2B.


The Colchester site is also the Centre of Excellence for the group for all Axial, Air Movement and Fire Safety products and serves to enable product & system sales in Building Services, Industrial, Original Equipment, and Tunnel & Metro applications globally. Our brand and product range is internationally recognised and flexible, from short-lead-time standard products through to technically complex design-to-order products. Manufacturing activities on site in Colchester include Assembly, Product Test, Stamping, Machining, Fabrication, and metal forming.



At Woods Air Movement, our culture and values are at our core:

Ambition:

We set ambitious targets, going the extra mile to achieve them and strive for excellence in everything that we do.

Entrepreneurship

: We challenge the status quo and are proactive in finding ways to achieve our objectives. We take initiative, work sustainability, getting things done efficiently and effectively.

Accountability

: We say what we deliver, and we deliver what we say. We behave with integrity and have a strong moral compass.

Teamwork:

We work together as a team, are transparent, inclusive, and leverage the diverse resources we have in the Group.

Main Purpose of Role:

To be the commercial driving force behind our Fan Selector software the digital face of our business. You'll own the tool end-to-end, ensuring its accurate, intuitive, and commercially effective. From managing data and stakeholder input to pushing innovation and customer experience, this role is key to keeping our products visible, sellable, and competitive.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

This job description is not regarded to be totally exhaustive of all duties and activities required by the post. The post is subject to the needs of the business and will develop and change in line with business needs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1.Ownership & Strategy:

Own the Fan Selector tool roadmap and vision, aligning it with business goals. Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the tool. Ensure the tool reflects our product catalogue accurately both Technically and commercially.

2.Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Product Management, and IT to gather and manage inputs. Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

3.Data & Technical Oversight:

Ensure engineering data is correctly formatted and input using standard templates and procedures. Manage country-specific selection rules and ensure compliance with local regulations. Coordinate system changes, testing, and releases via Paramet and other platforms.

4.Commercial Integration:

Integrate selling prices, costs, and product data to support commercial decision-making. Support product launches through Stage 5 publicity campaigns and ensure timely updates in the selector.

5.Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to enhance the tools functionality and user experience. Drive automation and standardisation of data inputs and processes.

6.Customer Engagement & Training:

Represent the tool in customer interactions, ensuring it remains intuitive and informative. Provide training and support to internal teams and external users.

Person Specification/Profile:

Proven experience in product ownership or product management, ideally within a technical or engineering-focused environment. Strong understanding of digital tools, data management, and software development lifecycles. Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, IT, and marketing. Demonstrated ability to manage complex datasets and ensure data accuracy and consistency. Data Literacy: Comfortable working with technical data, templates, and pricing structures. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration. Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, with a continuous improvement mindset.

In return we offer the following package:

Competitive salary 25 days Holiday (+ bank holidays) Hybrid Working Christmas Shutdown 4% Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits Employee Discount Scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Early finish on Fridays Cycle to Work scheme Woods Sports & Social Club (voluntary option to take part in events/activities for an additional small charge) Long Service Awards Free Car Parking Employee Assistance Programme & Access to Mental Health Support Learning and Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, recruiting individuals on their suitability for the role, qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.


Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently able to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.



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