Senior Product Manager, Hardware

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a Senior Product Manager to define and drive new hardware products from conception through development, launch, and ongoing maintenance. The role defines product requirements, key features, and user experience, and oversees products through shipping to support customer satisfaction and business success. Hardware Product Managers work closely with Engineering and teams across the company, serve as subject matter experts on customers, applications, and business needs, and act as the voice of the customer. The position also contributes to product-line strategy and vision, connects those plans to the wider business strategy, and identifies opportunities for products adjacent to Formlabs’ current offerings.

Requirements

Hardware engineering or physics background.
Experience shipping software-enabled hardware products to customers, or the ability to explain why this experience is not necessary.
Experience as a product founder or leading products in a startup environment.
Ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Process-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or electrical engineering degree.
MBA or experience in a consulting role.
Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.

Responsibilities

Identify current and upcoming user needs and develop product requirements and a roadmap with the team.
Prioritize product features and tasks using internal tools, and frequently track and review product direction and ongoing work.
Write clear, detailed product specifications.
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external teams so they have what they need to work efficiently.
Help guide go-to-market and maintenance plans through product launch and beyond.
Monitor feedback, support information, and analytics; plan product improvements.
Develop a deep understanding of customers, the business, competitors, and technology.
Work with product and engineering leadership to create product strategy and vision for product lines and connect them to the broader business strategy.
Identify adjacent areas of opportunity and propose products to address them.
Develop and launch products that delight customers and support business goals.