Product Manager

Prior Labs; Landshut; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in sim racing peripherals is seeking a Product Manager to drive product strategy and development. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or business and a passion for the racing industry, along with strong analytical and project management skills. This role is crucial in shaping the future of high-quality gaming products aimed at enthusiastic users.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of product management experience preferred in hardware or gaming.
• Deep understanding of the sim racing ecosystem.
• Fluency in English; German or other languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain product roadmap for sim racing peripherals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.
• Engage with the sim racing community for feedback.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Knowledge of hardware design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Business

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

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.