Technical Product Manager, Life Safety Systems

Accelera; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Massachusetts seeks a Technical Product Manager for Safety Systems to lead the evolution of fire detection and suppression technologies, bridging engineering and market needs. You will own end-to-end strategy, translate VoC research into requirements, and drive NPD with cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and product profitability.

This role requires travel, strong technical communication, and a background in engineering with B2B product experience; MBA or certs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen with experience in B2B product management.
• Deep understanding of fire detection and suppression system codes and standards.
• Strong proficiency in technical communication and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• MBA or advanced business certification preferred.
• Professional certification in Product Management preferred.
• Direct experience within the fire protection or critical infrastructure safety industry preferred.
• Multilingual capabilities to support global market engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end strategy and roadmap for advanced fire detection and control systems to ensure market leadership.
• Translate Voice of Customer (VoC) research into actionable product requirements that solve real-world safety challenges.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) initiatives by coordinating cross-functional efforts between engineering, sales, and operations.
• Manage product profitability and lifecycle health, from initial concept through to sunset, using data-driven business cases.
• Develop compelling value propositions and technical documentation to empower sales teams and drive commercial growth.
• Monitor global industry trends and regulatory standards (NFPA, UL, FM) to maintain competitive advantage and compliance.
• Analyze product performance metrics and volume forecasts to optimize pricing strategies and supply chain alignment.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Codes & standards

Technical communication

Travel

MBA or advanced certification

Product management certification

Fire protection industry experience

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Product Manager, Safety Systems

About the Role

As a Technical Product Manager, you will lead the evolution of critical safety and fire protection technologies, bridging the gap between complex engineering and market-driven solutions. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of high-impact detection and suppression systems, ensuring our portfolio meets the rigorous demands of global industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end strategy and roadmap for advanced fire detection and control systems to ensure market leadership.
• Translate Voice of Customer (VoC) research into actionable product requirements that solve real-world safety challenges.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) initiatives by coordinating cross-functional efforts between engineering, sales, and operations.
• Manage product profitability and lifecycle health, from initial concept through to sunset, using data-driven business cases.
• Develop compelling value propositions and technical documentation to empower sales teams and drive commercial growth.
• Monitor global industry trends and regulatory standards (NFPA, UL, FM) to maintain competitive advantage and compliance.
• Analyze product performance metrics and volume forecasts to optimize pricing strategies and supply chain alignment.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen with experience in B2B product management.
• Deep understanding of fire detection and suppression system codes and standards.
• Strong proficiency in technical communication and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Skills

• MBA or advanced business certification.
• Professional certification in Product Management.
• Direct experience within the fire protection or critical infrastructure safety industry.
• Multilingual capabilities to support global market engagement.