Product Manager Embedded

TVM Signalling And Transportaion Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TVM Signalling And Transportaion Systems is seeking an experienced Embedded Product Manager to define the product vision and roadmaps for signaling systems used in Indian Railways, Metro, and related markets.

The role involves end-to-end product lifecycle management, close collaboration with hardware and firmware teams, and ensuring safety-critical design practices meet EN 50126/50128/50129 and IEC 61508 standards. Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and roadmap aligned with strategic objectives.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle from concept to sustenance.
• Collaborate with HW/FW teams on MCUs, RTOS, and communication protocols.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales teams.
• Prepare cost models, pricing inputs and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory & compliance

Market analysis

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap:

Minimum 5 years in Product Management. Experience working with OEMs, signaling contractors, or railway operators. Define product vision and roadmap aligned with TSTS strategic objectives. Identify market opportunities in Indian Railways, Metro, and international railway markets. Benchmark competitor products and propose differentiation strategy. Drive Make-in-India localization and cost optimization initiatives.

Embedded Product Lifecycle Management

Own end-to-end lifecycle: concept design validation certification commercialization sustenance.

Define Product Requirement Documents (PRD) and System Requirement Specifications (SRS).

Work closely with hardware and firmware teams on:

• Microcontroller/SoC selection
• RTOS-based systems
• Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, RS-485, Modbus, etc.)
• Safety-critical design architecture
• Ensure design traceability and configuration control.

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with: RDSO specifications CENELEC standards (EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129) IEC 61508 (Functional Safety SIL levels) EMI/EMC, Environmental, and Railway standards Interface with certifying bodies and testing agencies.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

Coordinate with: Engineering (HW/FW/Systems) Quality & RAMS teams Manufacturing & Supply Chain Field Service / Site teams Sales & Tendering teams Support techno-commercial proposals and tender documentation.

Commercial & Business Responsibility

Prepare product cost models (BoM, lifecycle cost, margin analysis). Support pricing strategy and profitability targets. Monitor product performance KPIs (quality, reliability, MTBF, field failures). Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Stakeholder Management

Authorities Interface with Indian Railways, Metro Corporations, EPC contractors, and OEM partners. Support technical discussions during customer approvals and FAT/SAT processes. Participate in technical presentations and product demonstrations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Embedded hardware architecture Firmware development lifecycle Safety-critical systems (SIL 2 / SIL 4 preferre Communication protocols used in railway app FPGA/SoC-based systems (desirable)
• Cybersecurity for embedded systems (desirab Structured documentation and analytical mind Ability to manage ambiguity in safety-critical
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial orientation with engineering dept On-time product release milestones.
• Certification approval success rate.
• Cost reduction targets achieved. Revenue contribution from new products.
• Customer acceptance and repeat orders.
• Communication Skills