SKU Category Manager

About Dyson Dyson is a global technology company renowned for inventing and manufacturing differentiated, high-performing products, from vacuum cleaners and purifiers to personal care and lighting. With a relentless focus on innovation, advanced R&D, and operational excellence, Dyson employs more than 14,000 people globally.

As we expand our global operations footprint, we seek exceptional leaders to drive excellence in our SKU function.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product Management

• Partner closely with Category and Commercial teams to define, maintain, and optimize SKU portfolios and product ranges.
• Manage SKU master data within product databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards.
• Work closely with Product Category Heads and take ownership of SKU lifecycle management, from product creation and range confirmation through to obsolescence.
• Ensure effective delivery of SKU-related processes, SOPs, and product data management requirements.

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate product-related projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, and milestones.
• Manage Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) through structured review processes and governance forums.
• Establish and facilitate effective meeting cadences to ensure timely escalation and resolution of project risks and issues.
• Provide clear visibility and reporting to Category Leadership and SKU Management Leadership teams.
• Lead change initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance team efficiency, effectiveness, and business performance.

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Engineers and Project Managers to deliver business objectives.
• Manage resource planning, workload allocation, and team capacity to support operational requirements.
• Drive performance management through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with strong expertise in product management, including product/BOM approval, SKU creation, and SKU lifecycle management.
• Minimum 2 years of product project management experience, working closely with Heads of Product, Heads of Marketing, and Marketing Managers.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders across Product, Marketing, and Commercial functions.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with at least 1 year of experience leading teams or influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing efficiency enhancements.
• Proven track record of driving solutions, resolving complex issues, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and governance.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.