Director Product Management

Voyant Photonics•New York, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Voyant Photonics is transforming how machines perceive the world — building LiDAR systems on silicon photonics chips that make high-performance 3D sensing small, scalable, and affordable. Our technology enables a new generation of intelligent products across robotics, industrial automation, mobility, and beyond. We’re looking for a Director of Product Management who can bridge the worlds of deep technology and market strategy, someone who understands LiDAR at the physics and system level but can also craft compelling narratives and guide product-market fit. You’ll define how Voyant’s products evolve, how we compete, and how our technology becomes the platform of choice across industries. This role is both strategic and deeply technical. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, photonics, and systems teams to turn innovation into differentiated, customer-ready products. You’ll own the product vision, roadmap, and launch strategy, ensuring that every generation of Voyant’s sensors advances our leadership in performance, integration simplicity, and scalability. Beyond defining what we build, you’ll help articulate why it matters , developing market insights, customer partnerships, and competitive positioning that guide our go-to-market approach. Your leadership will influence how Voyant engages with customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem to set the standard for chip-scale LiDAR. This is an exceptional opportunity for a product leader who thrives at the intersection of hardware, software, and systems, someone who’s passionate about translating breakthrough science into products that redefine what’s possible in perception technology. You’ll play a central role in shaping both Voyant’s product strategy and its voice in the LiDAR industry, working alongside a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Requirements

5+ years of product management or technical product marketing in LiDAR, sensors, robotics, or related deep-tech hardware/software.
Deep understanding of LiDAR technologies, market segments, and players.
Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into market-relevant messaging and positioning.
Strong customer instincts: able to speak credibly to both engineers and business decision-makers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in crafting clear, differentiating product narratives.
Comfortable in early-stage, fast-moving environments where ambiguity is the norm.

Nice To Haves

Technical background in optics, photonics, physics, robotics, or electrical engineering.
Experience launching new sensing products or platforms into the market.
Familiarity with key LiDAR verticals (e.g., AMR, industrial automation, drones, automotive).
Track record of working closely with technical founders or deep R&D teams.
Prior experience at a LiDAR, photonics, or sensor startup.

Responsibilities

Market positioning: Analyze competitive LiDAR offerings and help define how Voyant stands out in technology, economics, and integration simplicity.
Customer engagement: Work closely with potential and current customers to understand their pain points, workflows, and decision criteria.
Product narrative: Craft compelling, technically grounded stories that make our platform resonate across industries (robotics, AVs, drones, industrial automation).
Roadmap leadership: Collaborate with engineering and leadership to align the product roadmap with real customer needs and market timing.
Launch and adoption: Own messaging and packaging for product introductions. Enable the sales and business development teams with crisp value propositions and technical context.
Industry insight: Track trends in perception hardware/software, LiDAR use cases, and adjacent sensing technologies to influence long-term strategy.