Product Manager

Coats Digital provides industry-leading software solutions designed to optimize operations for fashion, apparel, and footwear manufacturers. Its technology helps businesses improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support sustainability across the supply chain. With a strong foundation in industry expertise, Coats Digital works with manufacturers and brands worldwide, offering digital tools that streamline processes from design to delivery. Operating globally and headquartered in the UK, Coats Digital focuses on delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost management, and sustainability. For more information, visit: www.coatsdigital.com Role Purpose: To own the drive the vision for multiple Product roadmaps, working with the business, engineering and the customers to delight the users of the product. To be a known figure outside of Coats Digital – a voice of industry – you will meet with customers in and out of projects, learn about their needs and ambitions, and help shape the strategy at Coats Digital with your up-to-date knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Collaborates closely with Product director to lay down the product strategy and roadmap. Collaborates closely with product steering groups, key business stakeholders and customers to identify and prioritise new features. Details new features around User Stories using demonstrations, discussions, etc. ensuring a clear understanding by development/QA team. Coordinates with the Development and QA team to ensure timely development, QA and deployment of new features and fixes. Validates system change requirements and reviews system change specifications (SCS’s). Validates user test cases for functional testing and quality assurance of product (in coordination with QA team). Manages creation and updating of software user documentation and other customer-facing artefacts. Conducts feasibility evaluation of new client feature requests, identifying development costs and timescales to allow management of expectations. Updates the wider Coats Digital team on plans, progress and roadmaps for the product. Conducts regular training on new features of software. Keeps updated with industry trends and innovating feature-based solutions to create a competitive edge. Regularly meets with Customers and attends tradeshows either as a speaker or in the audience. Regularly speaks or writes about the challenges in industry, or how their products make a difference. Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Engineering/Technology. 7-10 experience in product management. Sound understanding of Apparel business function and hands on experience on Apparel manufacturing software. Several successfully launched products. Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, or design. A passion for building software solutions that delight all customer. Willing to take the responsibility for a product(s) evolution. Agile Methodology. Eye for value and return. Business Acumen. Customer focus with engineering delivery understanding. At Coats Digital , we are dedicated to driving innovation, excellence, and digital transformation in the textile and apparel industry. Our collaborative and diverse environment empowers every team member to thrive while making a real impact. If you are passionate about revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a future-focused mindset, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team shaping the digital future of textiles. Show more Show less