Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager at Barrington James Senior Product Manager at Barrington James in Oakland, California Posted in about 2 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Product Manager - Bay Area (flexible hybrid model) We are working with a global, highly engineered manufacturing organisation serving the life sciences, analytical, and industrial markets. The business develops complex physical products and systems used in critical laboratory, bioprocessing, and analytical workflows. Product teams operate with a high degree of ownership within a decentralized structure, supported by the broader scale and resources of the wider organisation. This role is responsible for owning a defined product line end-to-end. It is a hands-on position requiring strong execution capability, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage complex product lifecycles in a technical environment. While titled Senior Product Manager, candidates at Product Manager level with strong readiness to step up will also be considered. Responsibilities Own and manage the full product lifecycle for assigned product lines, including performance, maintenance, enhancements, and lifecycle planning Drive execution of product initiatives from concept through development, launch, and post-launch support Partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to deliver product objectives Translate customer needs, market input, and internal insights into actionable product improvements and priorities Manage multiple cross-functional workstreams simultaneously in a complex, matrixed environment Ensure alignment of product activities with operational capabilities, timelines, and business objectives Develop increasing contribution to product roadmap and longer-term portfolio strategy as product knowledge deepens Qualifications & Experience Experience in product management within hardware, instrumentation, or physically engineered products Proven ownership of a product or product line with end-to-end accountability (not purely supporting roles such as documentation, coordination, or process execution) Strong experience working directly with engineering and operations teams in a cross-functional environment Demonstrated track record of managing product lifecycle activities, including development and launch Experience in complex, technical, or regulated environments Preferred Background Life sciences, analytical instrumentation, bioprocessing, diagnostics, or related technical industries Exposure to laboratory instruments, integrated systems, or technically complex consumables Scientific, engineering, or technical academic background (preferred but not essential) Core Competencies Strong bias for action and execution-focused mindset Ability to operate independently and take ownership without close supervision High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing shifting priorities Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions Decisive, proactive, and accountable in driving work forward Apply today or reach out directly to learn more rbanton@barringtonjames.com