Vice President, Product

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenKrill seeks a Vice President of Product to steer strategy for its edge hardware and software ecosystems, including cameras, IoT devices, and AI capabilities. You will lead a PM team across active and emerging lines, relying on data to guide decisions and translate insights into a clear growth roadmap.

This remote role requires relocation to Austin within 6-8 months and involves travel of 30%+. You will partner with executives and the board to define go-to-market plans and market positioning.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of product leadership experience with complex technologies.
• Domain expertise in hardware development with software/cloud platforms.
• Experience with NPI and mass production of hardware devices.
• Record of commercializing AI technologies within integrated ecosystems.
• Strong business sense for product margins, pricing, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive product vision and strategy unifying hardware, software, and AI/ML ecosystems.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle from NPI to end-of-life.
• Scale the product organization while balancing execution and leadership.
• Use data and analytics to guide direction and board-level recommendations.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on GTM, pricing, and market segments.
• Build consensus across hardware/software, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Gather market intelligence on edge computing and IoT to maintain competitiveness.

Skills

Executive leadership

Hardware development

NPI management

AI/ML integration

Data-driven decision making

Go-to-market strategy

Team building

Board communication

Education

Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in Engineering, CS, Business, or related

Job description

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.