Senior Director of Product Management
We are supporting a leader in the speciality electronics space on their search for a Senior Director of Product Management to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for a portfolio of retail-focused hardware products. The position oversees senior product managers and hardware design leadership, establishes high standards for hardware product management, and ensures that technical solutions support business, operational, and market objectives. The leader will drive a unified roadmap, accelerate new platform development, and deliver measurable improvements in performance, cost, and customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Own the end‑to‑end hardware product strategy and roadmap across multiple product lines.
- Lead and develop a team of product managers and technical design leaders.
- Deliver next‑generation hardware platforms that meet cost, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the R&D budget for hardware innovation and sustaining activities.
- Guide decisions on prototyping, design tradeoffs, and vendor partnerships to optimize quality and speed.
- Ensure portfolio decisions balance business priorities, technical feasibility, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, UX, field operations, and external partners.
- Drive improvements in uptime, total cost of ownership, and overall user and retailer experience.
Qualifications
- 12+ years in product management or related leadership roles; 5+ years managing multiple hardware product lines.
- Experience with retail‑oriented hardware such as POS systems, kiosks, vending technology, or cashless payment devices.
- Strong knowledge of relevant components, devices, and emerging hardware technologies.
- Proven success leading cross‑functional teams and senior-level talent.
- Track record of delivering measurable business outcomes tied to cost, reliability, and scalability.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
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