Sr. Product Manager [TX or CA]

Iteris, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) matching

Open PTO

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Medical reimbursement

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Iteris, Inc. seeks a Sr. Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and commercialization of hardware management software and services, including VantageLink and VantageCare, covering device monitoring, remote configuration, diagnostics, OTA updates, and lifecycle service tiers.

Onsite work is required at Austin, Irvine, or Santa Ana. You will align hardware and software roadmaps, drive cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Sales, and Operations, and ensure the platform is secure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, information systems or related field.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of product management experience with a proven track record.
• Strong understanding of IoT, sensors, connectivity, cloud platforms, and data analytics.
• Experience with transportation tech; knowledge of computer vision/AI is a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration with customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, roadmap, and requirements for device monitoring, configuration, diagnostics, health reporting, alerts, and OTA updates.
• Commercialize management software and service tiers; collaborate with Sales and Marketing on positioning and plans.
• Drive integration requirements across device firmware, cloud services, and customer-facing tools.
• Collaborate with other PMs to enable bundling and upsell across the Iteris portfolio.
• Shape hardware strategy across sensors, edge compute, and connectivity for reuse and manufacturability.
• Translate customer needs into platform requirements and hardware specifications.
• Partner with engineering to define interfaces and software abstraction layers for multi-product reuse.
• Work with operations and supply chain on component selection, cost targets, reliability, and BOM optimization.
• Contribute to hardware lifecycle management (EOL/EOS) balancing innovation with minimal disruption.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on certification and launch readiness.

Skills

IoT technologies

Data analytics

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing communication

JIRA / Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / Business / IS

MBA or related advanced degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and commercialization of Iteris' hardware management and monitoring software and services, including VantageLink and VantageCare, spanning device monitoring, remote configuration, diagnostics, OTA updates, and lifecycle service tiers. This role also shapes the requirements and direction of the underlying hardware platform (intersection detection, sensors, edge compute, and connectivity), ensuring devices are designed for manageability, reuse, and manufacturability. Your mission is to deliver a unified, reliable, and secure management experience across the installed base that accelerates solution innovation and simplifies large-scale operations. The primary work location for this position will be determined based on the selected candidate's geographic location and business needs, with onsite work required at one of the following offices: Austin, TX; Irvine, CA; or Santa Ana, CA.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and product requirements for device monitoring, remote configuration, diagnostics, health reporting, alerts, and OTA firmware/software update workflows
• Own the commercialization of management software and service tiers (e.g., device management, monitoring, preventative maintenance, warranty/coverage tiers, support bundles); collaborate with Sales and Marketing on positioning, TCO models, and launch plans
• Drive integration requirements across device firmware, cloud services, and customer-facing tools to deliver unified monitoring and management experience
• Collaborate closely with other Product Managers to ensure management software and services enable bundling and upsell/cross-sell across the Iteris portfolio
• Shape hardware product strategy and roadmap across sensors, edge compute, and connectivity, ensuring the platform is designed for manageability, reuse, and manufacturability
• Translate customer needs and business goals into platform requirements and hardware specifications (performance, power, environmental, mounting, networking, cybersecurity, compute, storage, etc.)
• Partner with hardware and software engineering to define clear interface contracts and software abstraction layers that enable multi-product reuse
• Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain on component selection, cost targets, reliability, test plans, and BOM optimization
• Contribute to hardware lifecycle management (revisions, EOL/EOS, backward compatibility, and migration planning) balancing innovation with minimal customer disruption
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on certification/compliance plans and launch readiness gates

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or related field
• MBA/relevant advanced degree preferred
• Over five (5) years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of launching and managing successful products throughout their lifecycle
• Strong understanding of IoT technologies, including sensors, connectivity, cloud platforms, and data analytics
• Experience with transportation technology preferred
• Experience with computer vision, artificial intelligence, and data analytics preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and be customer-facing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision‑making
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence preferred
• An understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes and associated Product Owner roles

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $130,500 to $163,800 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What’s In It For You

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid‑Time‑Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program

The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva’s website at www.almaviva.it.

Iteris, Inc. is an Affir... Affir... Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.