Product Manager

Imagination are working with JLR on an exciting role based In Imaginations Coventry office.

Please note this is a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

The Product Manager role will sit within JLR Motorsport which is within the CEO/Corporate Affairs and Motorsport function of JLR and is responsible for the strategy planning and delivery of successful motorsport activities for both Jaguar and Land Rover brands.
The Jaguar brand is currently active in motorsport through Jaguar TCS Racing competing in the FIA
ABB Formula E World Championship.
JLR Motorsport expanded its remit in 2025 through an exciting new international motorsport programme with the Defender Brand. Competing as Defender Rally we are currently active in the Stock category of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).

The Product Manager role is an important part of the team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of team kit and apparel across both Jaguar TCS Racing and Defender Rally programmes. This role oversees the full lifecycle of teamwear; from concept and design through to production and distribution ensuring performance brand alignment and operational readiness.

In addition the role plays a key part in developing and executing commercial opportunities related to
team apparel and merchandise supporting brand growth and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

- Write effective and compelling project briefs and brief internal teams
- Developing timelines project proposals and running projects
- Work with team to plan wider resources effectively
- Demonstrate financial responsibility through effective proposal costing budget development
and timely reconciliation
- Hone commercial skills such as revenue maximisation and cost management
- Understand clients competitors market products and strategy
- Ensuring schedules are adhered to and project documentation is complete
- Delegate to manage and oversee team
- Demonstrate understanding of services and be able to sell these effectively
- Demonstrate successful onsite management and delivery ensuring projects reflect briefs and meet objectives

Responsibilities in detail;

Team kit & Apparel
- Lead the development and delivery of all team-wear including team wear travel kit and branded
apparel.
- Manage the full process from initial design concepts through to final production and delivery.
- Act as the primary liaison with apparel suppliers ensuring quality timelines and cost control are
met.
- Maintain detailed timelines and ensure on-time delivery across multiple programmes ensuring all
stakeholders are aligned.
- Coordinate fittings sizing and distribution for all team personnel across both programmes.
- Ensure all apparel meets performance safety and regulatory requirements where applicable.
- Have inventory oversight to ensure accurate order volumes and stock levels are maintained.

Supplier & Production Management

- Build and manage relationships with external suppliers and manufacturers.
- Oversee sampling prototyping and production approvals.
- Monitor production schedules and proactively resolve delays or issues.
- Manage budgets related to apparel production and procurement.

Brand & Design Alignment

- Ensure all teamwear aligns with brand guidelines and sponsor requirements.
- Collaborate with partnerships and brand teams to integrate partner branding effectively.

Commercial & Merchandise Development

- Identify and develop commercial opportunities within team apparel and merchandise.
- Support the creation of fanwear and retail collections aligned to team branding.
- Work with commercial and Brand teams to bring products to market.
- Contribute to pricing strategy product positioning and go-to-market plans.

Operational Support

- Support race and event logistics relating to apparel.
- Support distribution of team wear to team members
- Maintain oversight of inventory tracking and stock management.
- Ensure contingency planning for critical kit items.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

- Proven experience in apparel/product management ideally within sports motorsport or performance environments.
- Strong understanding of garment production processes and supply chain management.
- Experience managing external suppliers and production timelines.
- Commercial awareness with experience in merchandise or product-based revenue streams.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Ability to operate in fast-paced high-performance environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Building and delivering client presentations
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Experience and ability to manage large scale budgets
- A leader in transforming creative concepts into production process
- People management experience
- Capable of devising and implementing revenue-generating ideas.
- Experience within motorsport or elite sports teams.
- Knowledge of technical/performance fabrics and race team clothing requirements.
- Background in brand-led product development.

Job Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.
• Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.

Wellness

• Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
• Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
• Help at hand EAP
• In-Office Gym (London office only)
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Dedicated DE&I Board

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Birthday day off and gift
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Generous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & Support
• Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Cyclescheme
• Discounted Private Dental
• Income Protection (Employee)
• Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
• Home technology tax free loan

Perks

• Hybrid Working (3 office days)
• Company socials
• Pet friendly office
• Lunch & Learns
• Wellness webinars
• Educational webinars
• Subsidised Cafe (London office only)

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1