Staff Product Manager

Location: Palo Alto

Department: Product & Design

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our fast-paced startup to build next-generation connected IoT products and services. You will work on product initiatives, including mobile applications and web-based products to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions for our customers. You will take complete ownership of product areas, collaborate with engineering teams to define APIs, schedules, and UX teams, and ultimately, build end-to-end product experiences. This role requires a demonstrated history of 0-to-1 product execution, with special consideration for building advanced products that integrate both software and hardware components.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and own the product vision and strategy for technically complex solutions, incorporating both software and hardware, with a focus on new, ground-up products.
• 0-to-1 Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, especially in conceptualizing and launching new products (0-to-1). Ensure rapid yet sustainable growth through prototyping, feedback gathering, and continuous iteration.
• Collaboration with Engineering & Design: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and design, to translate the product vision into actionable development and delivery roadmaps. Provide direction on technically demanding requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Project Management: Demonstrate strong project management skills by ensuring timely delivery of product milestones, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and keeping cross-functional teams aligned and on track to meet goals and timelines.
• Machine Learning Integration: Partner with data science and machine learning teams to incorporate AI/ML capabilities into product features, improving customer experiences and driving product differentiation.
• Product Roadmap Ownership: Develop and maintain a clear, prioritized product roadmap, incorporating stakeholder feedback and managing expectations across departments.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience: 8+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of bringing new (0-to-1) products to market in a tech company or fast-growing startup, preferably in SaaS or enterprise software.
• IOT Background: Must have experience building IoT devices and demonstrated understanding of the platform needs to build a scalable offering.
• Technical Expertise: Technical background (technical degree or history in applicable field).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges with innovative, customer-focused solutions.
• Analytical Ability: Data-driven decision-maker with experience in product analytics and customer feedback loops.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to align stakeholders and influence without authority.