Product Manager

Afero•Los Altos, CA

7d•$175,000 - $205,000•Remote

About The Position

Afero is seeking a seasoned product expert to help build the next wave of AI in everyday devices. The company's vision is to make all the world's devices secure and AI-powered through innovation and scale. Afero is an IoT platform as a service trusted by manufacturers and brands to make connected devices smart and secure, powering over 20 million devices. The role requires a passion for end-user experience and the leadership presence to drive effectively with executives and high-level customer representatives. The company has a significant patent portfolio and is recognized for its IoT security platform.

Requirements

5-7 years of Product Management experience scaling established products and platforms in Smart Home or other consumer-related platforms.
Experience with B2B2C at scale, serving multiple manufacturers or partners who build on them.
Experience with go-to-market in a partnership framework.
Demonstrable understanding of consumer devices and ecosystems, and IoT industry standards and trends, e.g. Smart home standards.
Understanding of security concepts as they apply to IoT and related technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering IoT products and solutions.
Experience defining AI-powered features that improve engagement and retention in consumer products.
Experience working with OEM/ODM partners and global manufacturing supply chains.
Experience with retail or channel partner programs.
Hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate product discovery, specification, and delivery.
Background in cybersecurity or connected-device security.

Responsibilities

Develop ideas for products and features that will delight Afero's customers.
Contribute to the overall Afero Platform vision and roadmap.
Perform competitive analysis for your products and features.
Define and measure KPIs for your products and features.
Work with Customers, Sales, and Business Development to understand market needs.
Own customer success for critical accounts.
Craft customer-facing product messaging aligned with key value propositions.
Support Sales and Business Development by providing materials and presenting to customers and partners as needed.
Define roadmaps and user stories for products and features built to run on the Afero platform.
Perform day-to-day inbound Product Management in a scrum-based environment, working directly with Hardware, Firmware, and Cloud engineering teams, Program Management, and QA.
Prioritize and provide product management support for 3rd-party certifications in your areas of responsibility.
Work with manufacturing partners around the world to jointly develop product requirements and deliver successful outcomes.