Head of Product Management- REMOTE

PAR Technology; Austin (TX); A distancia; USD 200.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PAR Technology is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of Product Management to lead the Hardware PM organization and own the Drive-Thru portfolio. You will oversee current and next-generation hardware solutions and manage a team of Product Managers across PAR's hardware offerings.

The role requires strong leadership, deep hardware experience, and the ability to align cross-functional teams through complex development and commercialization efforts.

Formación

• 10+ years of Product Management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing hardware and technology product portfolios.
• Experience in restaurant technology, drive-thru solutions, POS or connected hardware.
• Familiarity with SaaS, cloud-connected hardware ecosystems, and subscription models.
• Own vision, strategy, roadmap and business performance for Drive-Thru portfolio.

Responsabilidades

• Own product business performance by monitoring revenue, margin, adoption, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead portfolio planning across hardware product lines balancing innovation and demand.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle management from concept to launch and sustainment.
• Translate customer pain points into actionable product requirements and strategy.
• Mentor and develop the Hardware Product Management team and establish scalable processes.

Conocimientos

10+ years of Product Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, CS, or related

MBA or advanced technical degree

Descripción del empleo

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. PAR Technology is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director of Product Management to lead our Hardware Product Management organization. This leader will own the Drive-Thru product portfolio, including current and next-generation solutions, while managing and developing a team of Product Managers responsible for PAR's broader hardware portfolio.

The ideal candidate combines strong product leadership, deep experience with connected hardware solutions, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex product development and commercialization efforts.

The Director will serve as the single accountable leader for Hardware Product Management and a key member of the Hardware Leadership Team.

Remote - New York, Texas, Philadelphia, Florida, North Carolina, Minnesota, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Product Management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex hardware and technology product portfolios.
• Experience in restaurant technology, drive-thru solutions, retail technology, POS systems, or connected hardware platforms.
• Familiarity with SaaS, cloud-connected hardware ecosystems, and subscription business models.
• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Own the vision, strategy, roadmap, and business performance for PAR's Drive-Thru product portfolio.
• Lead portfolio planning across hardware product lines, balancing innovation, customer demand, revenue growth, margin performance, and operational feasibility.
• Leverage AI tools to synthesize customer and market insights, accelerate product requirements and roadmap analysis, and improve portfolio decision-making.
• Serve as the executive product leader for Drive-Thru solutions, including current and future platforms.
• Drive market research, competitive analysis, customer engagement, and product positioning activities.
• Translate customer pain points and market opportunities into actionable product requirements and commercial strategies.
• Monitor product performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve adoption, customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Hardware Product Management team.
• Establish scalable product management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Create career development plans and succession strategies for Product Managers.
• Foster a customer-obsessed, data-driven, and execution-focused culture.

Product Development & Execution

• Partner closely with Engineering and Project Management to ensure successful delivery of hardware and software-enabled solutions.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through launch and sustainment.
• Ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
• Participate in go-to-market planning and launch readiness activities.
• Act as the voice of the customer and business throughout product development.

Financial & Business Performance

• Own product business performance by monitoring revenue, margin, adoption, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Identify revenue growth opportunities through new products, services, and adjacent market expansion.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, roadmap planning, and go-to-market execution.
• Experience building business cases and managing products with P&L responsibility.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Video Screen with Talent Acquisition Team

• Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
• Video interview with Senior Leadership (via MS Teams)

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