Vice President, Product

buspatrol.com; United States; Remote; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BusPatrol is seeking a Vice President of Product to steer the strategy for a public-sector facing, integrated hardware and software ecosystem, including cameras, IoT devices, and AI capabilities. You will lead a team of product managers across multiple lines while guiding a data-driven roadmap for growth.

The role combines hands-on work with ongoing product development and executive oversight, reporting to the senior leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on strategic

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of product leadership experience.
• Hardware product development experience (cameras, IoT, robotics) with software/cloud platforms.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) from R&D to mass production and global deployment.
• Experience commercializing ML/AI in integrated hardware/software.
• Strong business and financial acumen (margins, pricing, revenue).
• Executive presence to lead with data and influence board decisions.
• Ability to recruit and develop product managers in competitive markets.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in relevant field.

Aufgaben

• Drive product vision unifying hardware with software and AI/ML ecosystems.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from NPI to deployment and end-of-life.
• Scale the product organization balancing execution with strategic leadership.
• Use data and analytics to shape direction, manage P&L, and advise executives/board.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Ops for GTM, pricing, positioning.
• Build consensus across hardware/software teams with low-ego leadership.
• Gather market intelligence to anticipate trends in edge computing and IoT.

Kenntnisse

Product leadership

Hardware product development

NPI execution

ML/AI integration

Executive presence

Team development

Ausbildung

MS, MBA, or PhD in Engineering/CS/Business

Jobbeschreibung

VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT

Location: Remote - (Relocation to Austin is Required within the first 6-8 Months)

Travel: Yes (30%+)

The Role

We are looking for a Vice President of Product to direct the strategy for our Public‑Sector facing integrated hardware and software ecosystems. You will oversee the development of complex, edge‑deployed technology—including cameras, IoT devices, and software while integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into the core product suite. As a key executive, you will rely on data to guide the product organization and align the executive team and Board of Directors around a clear roadmap for growth. This role is a combination of being hands on with our evolving, active products, as well as managing and overseeing a team of Product Managers across a number of different product lines that are both active and emerging.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the product vision and strategy, unifying physical hardware (cameras, vision systems, IoT, robotics) with software platforms and AI/ML ecosystems.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) and conceptualization through manufacturing, commercial deployment, and end‑of‑life.
• Manage and scale the product organization, balancing technical execution with strategic leadership and operational rigor.
• Use data and analytics to shape product direction, prioritize development, manage product P&L, and deliver evidence‑based recommendations to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to define go‑to‑market strategies, pricing, positioning, and target market segments.
• Build consensus across hardware engineering, software engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams with conviction, persuasion, and a low‑ego approach.
• Gather market and competitive intelligence to anticipate trends in edge computing, computer vision, and IoT to ensure the portfolio remains competitive.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of product leadership experience, with a track record of building complex technologies and managing teams.
• Domain expertise in hardware product development (e.g., cameras, IoT, robotics or similar technology domains) combined with the software and cloud platforms that power them.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), taking hardware devices from R&D prototypes to mass production and global deployment.
• History of commercializing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies within integrated hardware and software ecosystems.
• Business and financial acumen, with experience managing product margins, pricing strategies, and revenue growth.
• Executive presence with the ability to lead with data, advocate for strategic direction, and influence board decisions while remaining grounded and collaborative.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and develop product managers in competitive tech markets.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.