Associate Product Manager

Jobtailor

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Product Manager for workplace hardware and software. You will own the product roadmap, run customer interviews, and translate findings into MRDs/PRDs and user stories. Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and QA to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will participate in Agile scrums, drive NPI/PLC initiatives, and develop sales collateral. Travel ~20% for customer visits and conferences; strong written/verbal communication required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field.
2-3 years product management; total 3-5 years in applications engineering or equivalent with product ownership.
Hands-on experience managing hardware, software, or both products.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience as product owner or in sprint-based development.

Responsibilities

Define, prioritize, and communicate the product roadmap for workplace hardware and software products.
Conduct customer interviews, analyze field data, and synthesize market research.
Author MRDs, PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, QA, software, and data analytics to deliver on time and budget.
Participate as product owner in Agile scrum cycles: sprint planning, backlog grooming, story review, retrospectives.
Collaborate on New Product Introduction and Product Lifecycle processes.
Develop sales collateral, training materials, and competitive positioning; support pre-sales activities.
Present products at conferences, trade shows, and customer sites; build relationships with gas utility accounts.
Define KPIs, track adoption and field performance post-launch; drive continuous improvement.
Monitor competitive, technology, and regulatory trends in workplace exposure.
Report to the Director of Application Development/Workplace Product Manager.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Communication

Requirements Analysis

PRD/MRD Writing

User Stories

Sprint Planning

Backlog Grooming

Data Analysis

Hardware Development

Software Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Pendo

Figma

SaaS Platforms

Job description

Define, prioritize, and communicate the product roadmap for workplace hardware and software products
Conduct customer interviews, analyze field and usage data, and synthesize market research
Author MRDs, PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, QA, software development, and data analytics teams to deliver products on time and within budget
Participate as product owner in Agile scrum cycles, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, story review, and retrospectives
Collaborate on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle (PLC) processes
Develop sales collateral, training materials, and competitive positioning; support pre-sales activities
Present products at conferences, trade shows, and customer sites; build relationships with gas utility accounts and industry stakeholders
Define KPIs, track adoption and field performance post-launch, and drive continuous improvement
Monitor competitive, technology, and regulatory trends in workplace exposure
Report to the Director of Application Development/Workplace Product Manager

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field
2-3 years of experience in product management and overall 3-5 years of experience in applications engineering, or an equivalent role with product ownership responsibilities
Hands-on experience managing software, hardware, or ideally both products
Demonstrated familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
Experience as a product owner or active participant in sprint-based development
Experience with hardware product development processes, including NPI, design verification, and product lifecycle management
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing MRDs, PRDs, or functional specifications
Strong aptitude to articulate and execute on business strategy with a results-oriented, 'make it happen' attitude
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20% of the time for customer visits, conferences, and trade shows
Preferred: Exposure to regulatory frameworks governing Ethylene Oxide or other acute or chronic hazardous gases, EPA reporting
Preferred: Experience with data analytics products, cloud-based SaaS platforms, or enterprise software for the energy sector
Preferred: Proficiency with product and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Pendo, or Figma
Preferred: Prior experience in a startup or high-growth technology company

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product management, including defining product roadmaps, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in managing both hardware and software products throughout their lifecycle.

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