Sr. Product Manager, Device & Portfolio Strategy

Otter Products•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Otter Products is seeking a Sr. Product Manager, Device & Portfolio Strategy to join its Product Team. The role is based at the company’s Fort Collins, Colorado headquarters, with a hybrid schedule, or may be performed remotely in the United States. The position identifies, evaluates, and forecasts emerging device technologies and develops strategic relationships with OEM partners to support business growth. It serves as the company’s expert on the device ecosystem, technology roadmaps, market trends, and future device launches, cultivating relationships that create opportunities for revenue, product development, and market expansion. The successful candidate combines technical expertise, market intelligence, business development, and relationship management to position Otter Products as a preferred protective-solutions partner for leading device manufacturers. Through technology foresight, data-driven analysis, and strategic OEM engagement, the role helps shape the product portfolio and advance long-term growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field; experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
At least five years of experience in product management, business development, OEM relationship management, technology strategy, or related roles.
Strong understanding of consumer electronics, device ecosystems, and technology trends.
Experience developing growth strategies, business cases, and market expansion plans.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert market data into actionable business decisions.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders ranging from engineers to executive leadership.
Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%, to support OEM engagement, industry events, and business development activities.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other related advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a multi-year device and technology roadmap aligned with company growth objectives, market opportunities, and product portfolio strategies.
Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on device ecosystems, emerging technologies, OEM product roadmaps, and industry trends across smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, gaming systems, and adjacent technology categories.
Build, manage, and strengthen strategic relationships with OEM partners, including product, engineering, and executive leadership teams, to increase collaboration, influence, and access to future device and technology insights.
Act as the primary liaison between the company and OEM partners, creating engagement strategies that support long-term partnerships, business opportunities, and early visibility into product launches and roadmap developments.
Partner with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to translate device and market insights into product, portfolio, and go-to-market strategies that drive growth.
Identify and evaluate new revenue opportunities through OEM relationships, including co-development initiatives, licensing opportunities, strategic partnerships, preferred supplier agreements, and emerging device categories.
Monitor and analyze market intelligence, including device forecasts, consumer trends, competitive activity, technology adoption, supply chain developments, and OEM strategies, to identify risks and growth opportunities.
Use research, analytics, and industry insights to influence investment decisions, product planning, forecasting, and strategic business initiatives, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Own the device mix each season and work with Product Line Managers and Program Management to apply series updates and new products and create the most successful product assortment.
Lead cross-functional planning and execution related to major OEM launches, ensuring stakeholders have timely and accurate information to support successful product commercialization.
Measure and communicate the impact of OEM engagement, technology trends, and market opportunities through regular updates, business reviews, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.