Manager, SC Hardware

Verano • Chicago, IL

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Hardware Product Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing, lifecycle management, and continuous optimization of vaporization hardware and related accessories across Verano's product portfolio. The role partners with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure hardware solutions meet product performance, regulatory, quality, and cost objectives. The Hardware Product Manager serves as the subject matter expert for hardware components, supplier relationships, and new product commercialization while ensuring a reliable and scalable supply strategy.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven background of leading through influence.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to execute change management.
• Solid project management, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Process-driven.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective consultative and influencing approach, with the ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• MRP, Purchasing, or other transferable experience.
• Experience with SAP Integrated Supply Chain Planning (ISCP) tools.
• Knowledge of or project management experience with Contract Lifecycle Software.
• Previous planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the hardware portfolio by managing the sourcing, lifecycle, and performance of vaporization hardware and related components across assigned product categories.
• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Regulatory teams to commercialize new hardware platforms and product launches.
• Evaluate, qualify, and manage hardware suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, innovation, and long-term supply continuity.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, product standardization, and value engineering while maintaining product performance and customer experience.
• Develop and maintain hardware specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), approved vendor lists, and ERP master data.
• Lead hardware change management, including engineering changes, supplier transitions, product improvements, and end-of-life planning.
• Coordinate hardware testing, validation, root cause investigations, and corrective actions with Quality, Manufacturing, and supplier partners.
• Monitor inventory health, demand trends, and supply risks while collaborating with Procurement and Material Planning to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
• Analyze supplier performance, product quality, warranty trends, and spend metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed sourcing decisions.
• Stay current on hardware technologies, market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging innovations to recommend solutions that improve product performance, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Product discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed