Product Manager (Hardware)

Sunco • Los Angeles, CA

9h • $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sunco Lighting Inc. is seeking a Product Manager (Hardware) to join their team. This role involves managing the product lifecycle from conception to end-of-life, focusing on hardware products within the lighting industry. The Product Manager will be responsible for gathering requirements, coordinating releases, monitoring industry trends, analyzing competitors, defining customer segments, and collaborating with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams. They will also track key performance indicators, manage supplier relations, and act as a product advocate within the company. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field, strong project management, communication, analytical, and collaboration skills, with a solid understanding of customer needs. The position is full-time, onsite, salaried, and includes an annual bonus tied to product category performance. Sunco Lighting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to both internal teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Comfortable working with teams across departments to drive results and solve problems.
• Solid understanding of customer needs with the ability to support strategies that improve satisfaction and product performance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the lighting, building, or construction industries is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales, marketing, and customer support to collect and document feature requests, technical specs, and use-case requirements.
• Plan and coordinate feature releases—defining scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Keep abreast of lighting trends (e.g., tunable white, circadian rhythms, human-centric design) and evolving standards (ENERGY STAR®, DLC).
• Analyze competitor offerings for performance (lumens/W), feature set (connectivity, controls), and pricing to inform positioning.
• Define target segments (specifiers, contractors, end-users), map their buying criteria, and refine value propositions accordingly.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical teams to translate requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Coordinate with QA and regulatory teams to ensure UL/CE testing, RoHS, and energy-efficiency certifications are on track.
• Track KPIs such as sales velocity, backlog, win rates, warranty returns, and channel feedback, then report insights to leadership.
• Solicit field feedback, analyze product performance (thermal, optical, reliability), and drive continuous improvements or bug fixes.
• Plan end-of-life timelines, de-commission legacy SKUs, and communicate transitions to customers and partners.
• Host regular check-ins with end-users to validate roadmap priorities.
• Maintain strategic relationships with LED chip vendors, driver manufacturers, and optical component partners to secure roadmaps and favorable pricing.
• Act as product advocate—brief executives, coordinate with marketing on campaigns, and align sales on promotions and incentives.
• Leverage AI technologies to accelerate product development and overall product category growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Generous time off policy, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Building Activities: weekly challenges, weekly Wellness Walks, regular team-building activities, and quarterly company outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level