Senior Product Manager, Product Solutions (PSE)

Balboa Water Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Balboa Water Group is looking for a Senior Product Manager in San Diego, CA. This role focuses on leading product and technical engagement across OEM accounts and driving successful new product introductions from concept to mass production. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in product management and a strong background in systems engineering.

Key responsibilities include coordinating product transitions into mass production, collaborating across teams, and ensuring that solutions are technically sound and scalable. The expected salary range is between $110,000 to $135,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product management, systems engineering, or technical product roles.
• Proven experience leading new product introductions and design-in efforts through production ramp.
• Experience working with OEM customers and/or market-driven product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and technical engagement across OEM accounts and market segments.
• Drive successful new product introductions from concept to mass production.
• Ensure seamless alignment across Product Development, Engineering, and Operations.

Skills

Strong systems thinking and solution architecture capability

Deep understanding of product lifecycle from concept through mass production

Ability to translate customer needs into scalable, manufacturable product solutions

Strong cross-functional leadership

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong decision-making and trade-off analysis capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Balboa Water Group - San Diego, CA 92154; Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 per year.

About the Company

Balboa Water Group is a leader in connected wellness and control systems, delivering innovative solutions across the spa, swim spa, cold plunge, and adjacent markets. Our platforms combine advanced electronics, intelligent software, and intuitive user experiences to power next‑generation products for leading OEM partners and emerging market segments. We are committed to innovation, quality, and creating scalable solutions that enhance everyday wellness experiences.

Job Summary

The Senior Product Manager – Product Solutions leads product and technical engagement across assigned OEM accounts and/or market segments, with a primary focus on driving successful new product introductions (NPI) from concept to mass production. This role translates customer and application needs into scalable product solutions while ensuring seamless alignment across Product Development, Engineering, and Operations. Acting as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal teams, the Senior Product Manager ensures that new products are technically sound, manufacturable at scale, and successfully transitioned into mass production.

Key Job Responsibilities

Product & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary product and technical authority for assigned OEM accounts and/or markets
• Develop deep expertise in customer applications, system architectures, and use cases
• Act as a trusted technical counterpart to customer engineering and product teams

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Design‑In

• Lead customer‑facing engagements to present new products, platforms, and technology roadmaps
• Drive design‑in strategy, including system architecture, integration feasibility, and application alignment
• Guide proof‑of‑concept development and early‑stage validation efforts
• Ensure solutions are technically robust and aligned with long‑term platform strategy prior to commercial commitment

Product Introduction & Operations Coordination

• Lead cross‑functional coordination to ensure successful transition from product development into mass production
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to align on readiness, capacity, and scalability
• Ensure product requirements, specifications, and application constraints are clearly defined and transferred to production teams
• Support production ramp activities, including issue resolution, feedback loops, and continuous alignment between Engineering and Operations
• Drive disciplined handoff processes to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved at launch

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner with account management to align product direction with commercial objectives
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to define requirements, priorities, and execution plans
• Influence roadmap decisions based on customer, market, and operational insights
• Support internal enablement through training, documentation, and knowledge transfer

Product Stewardship (Secondary Focus)

• Identify select opportunities for product refinement based on customer feedback and application insights
• Ensure any improvements align with platform strategy and scalability requirements

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or related field
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product management, systems engineering, or technical product roles
• Proven experience leading new product introductions and design‑in efforts through production ramp
• Experience working with OEM customers and/or market‑driven product strategies
• Demonstrated success working cross‑functionally with Engineering and Operations
• Experience in Water, Health & Wellness and related industries a plus

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong systems thinking and solution architecture capability
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle from concept through mass production
• Ability to translate customer needs into scalable, manufacturable product solutions
• Strong cross‑functional leadership, particularly across Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong decision‑making and trade‑off analysis capability in complex environments

EEO Statement

Balboa Water Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.