Product Manager (Forensic DNA)

Peskind Executive Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Product Manager to define and scale the product function for a mission-driven forensic technology company. This role involves managing a diverse product portfolio and collaborating with various teams to deliver impactful forensic tools. The ideal candidate should have 5–10 years of experience in product management, particularly with technical products, and a background in science or forensics.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in product management, especially with complex/technical products.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and execution skills.
• Experience designing scalable workflows.
• Background in science, forensics, or technical product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product lifecycle across a diverse product portfolio.
• Build and refine scalable, repeatable product development processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and align teams around clear goals.
• Drive execution while communicating progress and tradeoffs to leadership.
• Recommend tools and systems to support product operations.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Execution skills

Designing scalable workflows

Job description

Product Manager – Mission-Driven Forensic Tech

Our client is building critical infrastructure to support a new era of forensic investigations. They’ve become a leader in forensic sequencing and are now expanding beyond lab services—delivering software platforms, deployable hardware, and forensic workflows to agencies nationwide.

Role Overview

The Product Manager will help define and scale the product function during a critical growth phase. You’ll manage a portfolio that spans lab services, software applications, and field-ready systems. This role is highly cross‑functional, working with science, engineering, ops, and sales to bring impactful forensic tools to the broader public safety community.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead the full product lifecycle across a diverse product portfolio
2. Build and refine scalable, repeatable product development processes
3. Collaborate cross‑functionally and align teams around clear goals
4. Drive execution while communicating progress and tradeoffs to leadership
5. Recommend tools and systems to support product operations

What They’re Looking For

Must‑Have

• 5–10 years in product management, especially with complex/technical products
• Strong collaboration, communication, and execution skills
• Experience designing scalable workflows
• Background in science, forensics, or technical product delivery

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in forensic, government, or life sciences markets
• Exposure to software, lab services, or deployable hardware
• Familiarity with PM tools