Product Manager

Lightforce Group is proudly Australian, made up of complementary, high-performing companies focused on delivering innovative, high-quality products to local and global markets. With a strong commitment to building sovereign manufacturing capability, Lightforce combines engineering expertise, commercial discipline and a customer-first mindset to create products that perform in the real world.

Guided by values of leadership, innovation and accountability, the Group continues to invest in its people, products and long-term growth.

We are searching for a Product Manager who wants to own a portfolio, influence a business and see products go from concept, factory, customer and revenue.

At Lightforce Group, you won’t sit on the sidelines, you will be the commercial brain and technical translator behind products that perform in the real world.

Why this role stands out:

• End-to-end ownership from concept and costing to launch, optimisation and end-of-life
• True commercial accountability including pricing, margins and revenue
• Cross-functional influence across Sales, Engineering, Operations and Marketing
• Real manufacturing environment where decisions impact production
• Australian innovation focus – Contribute to sovereign manufacturing capability

What you will bring:

You will be positioned at the centre of the business, making sure the right products get built, sold, and scaled.

• Own and execute a 3-5 year product roadmap
• Translate customer and sales insight into commercially viable products
• Partner with Engineering to balance performance, cost and manufacturability
• Drive pricing strategy, margin performance and business cases
• Support major B2B, OEM and national account opportunities
• Enable Sales with tools, training and sharp product positioning

Who this role is for:

• A commercially sharp Product Manager, technically credible and comfortable in a sales-led environment
• Proven Product Management experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive or B2B
• Strong grasp of cost drivers, margins, and lifecycle economics
• Ability to work across Sales + Engineering without needing authority
• Confidence to challenge, influence and make decisions

What makes you different:

• You think in profit, not just product
• Ability to walk from the factory floor to the boardroom and add value in both
• Simplify complexity from specification to strategy
• Care about building products that actually win in market

Why Lightforce Group:

A family-owned, high-performance business with a reputation for innovation and quality. Lightforce build products that matter and are serious about growing Australian manufacturing capability.

The culture is built on:

• Leadership & accountability
• Innovation with purpose
• Respect, teamwork and real collaboration
• Performance measured by outcomes

Ready to step into a role with real impact? This is an opportunity to own decisions, drive results and shape a high-performing product portfolio.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Giuseppe Nasca on 08 8216 3508 for a confidential discussion.