Position Summary:
Product Strategy & Road Mapping
- Develop and maintain the product roadmap for sim racing peripherals (e.g., wheels, pedals, bases, accessories).
- Analyze market trends, user feedback, and competitive positioning to inform product strategy.
Product Development
- Collaborate with engineering, industrial design, firmware, and software teams to define product requirements.
- Drive product development from concept through launch, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and timeline goals.
- Conduct product validation, user testing, and iteration in collaboration with QA and racing community partners.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with marketing, sales, and support teams to plan product launches and promotional campaigns.
- Coordinate with external partners (OEMs, esports leagues, influencers) for co-branded or exclusive products.
Customer & Market Insight
- Serve as the voice of the customer by engaging with the sim racing community, attending events, and collecting user feedback.
- Monitor product performance post-launch and identify opportunities for enhancements or new features.
Documentation & Communication
- Create and maintain product documentation including specifications, give valuable feedback for the creation of user manuals, and training materials.
- Deliver clear communication of product vision and status to stakeholders across the organization.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in hardware, gaming, or motor sports technology.
- Deep understanding of the sim racing ecosystem, platforms, and user personas.
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end product lifecycles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Passion for motorsports, esports, and sim racing technologies.
- Basic knowledge of hardware design, electronics, or firmware integration.
- Familiarity with racing titles like iRacing, ACC, GT7, etc.
- Fluency in English; German or other languages a plus.