Director, Product Management

OnLogic•Cary, NC

35d•$190,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Product Management at OnLogic, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our product offerings. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Product Engineering, you will be responsible for guiding critical product strategies that influence both our company and our customers around the globe. You will work collaboratively with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure that our products meet market demands and drive successful outcomes. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and the benefits of a strong workplace community. Therefore, this role requires an onsite presence at either our South Burlington, Vermont or Cary, North Carolina office. We encourage candidates who are able to relocate or comfortably commute to apply. Product management is the process of strategically directing every stage of the product lifecycle—from research and development to pricing and positioning—to build technically feasible products that fulfill both customer needs and business objectives. A famous quote from PM guru Martin Eriksson says product management is what happens “at the intersection between business, technology, and user experience.” In short: product managers analyze business, technology, and customer needs, then define product solutions and guide a product team to deliver them. Product management is a cross-functional role: effective product management involves cross-functional communication with organizational stakeholders, including C-level executives, engineering, marketing, sales, customer support, and supply chain. Learn more about Life at OnLogic: www.onlogic.com/life-at-onlogic Who we are: OnLogic employees have the opportunity to shape our future and drive impactful change. We design and manufacture specialized computers and hardware solutions for companies all over the world, helping them to make the seemingly impossible possible. Our computers are designed to work where others fail, and it's our vision to be the first choice in industrial computing. To make that vision a reality, we've built a team of ambitious problem solvers, guided by the company's core values of Open, Fair, Innovative and Independent. We have an open office, open salaries and strive to be fair and transparent in our decision making. We encourage input and feedback from every member of our team and look to improve ourselves and our business every single day. Diversity is an essential element of our core values. Not just respecting, but actively embracing a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and opinions, helps us foster innovation, enhances our problem-solving capabilities, and promotes learning and engagement among the members of our team. We strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace for all employees. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or bias based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. Visit Life at OnLogic to learn more about our values, our mission, and what it's like to work with us.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience in Product Management within the computer or electronics industry.
5+ years of direct people management experience, including a proven track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing product managers and technical staff.
Demonstrated ability to build and foster a collaborative, high-ownership team culture that aligns with our core values, promoting open communication and psychological safety.
Experience managing a product portfolio through other managers and senior leaders, effectively delegating ownership and accountability while maintaining strategic oversight of the entire product lifecycle.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Equivalent practical experience will be considered only if demonstrably tied to embedded hardware design or systems architecture.
Expertise in industrial and embedded systems architecture, including deep knowledge of processor families (e.g., Intel Core/Atom, Arm SoCs), memory technology, and their direct impact on system performance, thermal envelopes, and cost.
Demonstrated ability to architect and clearly describe complex system trade-offs to both technical engineering teams and non-technical executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to synthesize hardware and software roadmaps, identifying and integrating emerging industrial technologies (e.g., 5G, next-gen LiDAR, Edge AI accelerators) into a unified product strategy.
A deep interest in computer hardware and related market trends, keeping you at the forefront of new technology.
Exceptional strategic thinking and a desire to learn and implement business processes, strategy, and "big picture" thinking.
The ability to effectively communicate project milestones or changes across cross-functional, global teams, and manage time and shifting priorities.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or Master's degree, especially with a focus on technology management, product commercialization, or industrial applications.

Responsibilities

Leading a team of product managers through effective mentorship to enhance their skills and career development.
Identifying market opportunities and developing product strategies that align with the overall business objectives.
Creating and maintaining a comprehensive product roadmap that reflects customer needs and market trends.
Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure clarity on product specifications and requirements.
Engaging with stakeholders across the organization to gather insights and feedback, enhancing the product lifecycle.
Developing and executing go-to-market plans, working closely with marketing for effective product launches.
Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product performance and iterate based on data-driven insights.
Building relationships with customers and partners to better understand their challenges and needs.
Staying informed on industry trends, competitor analysis, and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge.