As one of the world's leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment, Atkins offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career.
The Atkins ADS&T business has been experiencing a period of sustained growth across various market sectors. We specialise in the delivery of information system solutions that utilise a wide range of technologies. Our drive is to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to our clients that meet their operational needs and align with their corporate culture.
We require a Product Director who will join our growing Software and Digital Engineering practice and drive the development and full commercial exploitation of the product/products they are responsible for. The key success criteria is to develop and sell new value propositions through one or more product derivatives and associated services.
The right candidate will need to demonstrate a desire to be challenged and to contribute towards the success and growth of the business. In return we can offer career development, an empowered and supportive working environment and competitive reward package.
Job Details
The requirements
- Ability to develop product value propositions and associated business cases
- Demonstrable experience of product sales strategy and making commercial sales
- Ability to drive the delivery of projects through to completion
The following skills are also seen as desirable:
- Practical knowledge of business and strategy
- Ability to analyse and articulate the client problem
- Client engagement plan and marketing
- Defining the success criteria for client acceptance
- Formulating support strategies
- Facilitating the development of the high-level technical concept
- Knowledge of geospatial products and services
The responsibilities
- Ownership of product Value Propositions and delivering the business benefits
- Selling our products
- Identifying and delivering new products
- Identifying and delivering product support models
The individual
- Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team;
- A strong work ethic and level of professionalism;
- Solid problem solving, analytical and creative thinking ability;
- Excellent communicator in the English language, both written and verbal, and with colleagues and clients;
- Ability and willingness to quickly understand and produce technical documentation l.
The benefits
Atkins has a generous benefits scheme which includes:
- 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- Flexible leave scheme – buy up to 15 days additional leave or sell up to 5 days
- Contributory Occupational Pension Scheme where Atkins will pay double your standard contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Professional fees paid - one professional fee related to technical discipline
- Give as you earn - charity contributions
- BUPA health insurance discount
- Discount share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
- Bike4Work scheme
- Health Club Membership Discount – the best Corporate rate on over 1,700 participating health clubs, spas and gyms.
- Leisure discounts – 15% off Virgin Experience Days, discounts available on Thomas Cook holidays, get between 25%- 50% off Merlin Entertainments (including Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Centres etc)
Additional information
Some work outside normal office hours may be necessary. Travel to and from client sites and/or temporary secondment to clients offices may also be required. Security clearance will be required.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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