Vice President, Product
About The Position
The Vice President of Product directs product strategy for public-sector-facing integrated hardware and software ecosystems. The role oversees complex edge-deployed technology, including cameras, IoT devices, and software, and integrates machine learning and AI capabilities into the product suite. This executive uses data to guide the product organization and align the executive team and Board of Directors around a growth roadmap. The position combines hands-on involvement with active products and management of Product Managers across active and emerging product lines. The Vice President manages the complete product lifecycle, from concept and New Product Introduction (NPI) through manufacturing and commercial deployment to end-of-life, and scales the product organization while balancing technical execution, strategic leadership, and operational rigor. The role is listed as remote, with relocation to Austin required within the first 6–8 months, and requires travel of 30% or more.
Requirements
- 12+ years of product leadership experience, with a track record of building complex technologies and managing teams.
- Domain expertise in hardware product development, such as cameras, IoT, robotics, or similar technology domains, combined with the software and cloud platforms that power them.
- Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), taking hardware devices from R&D prototypes to mass production and global deployment.
- History of commercializing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies within integrated hardware and software ecosystems.
- Business and financial acumen, including experience managing product margins, pricing strategies, and revenue growth.
- Executive presence and ability to lead with data, advocate for strategic direction, and influence board decisions while remaining grounded and collaborative.
- Ability to recruit, retain, and develop Product Managers in competitive technology markets.
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
- Relocation to Austin within the first 6–8 months.
- Willingness to travel 30% or more.
Responsibilities
- Drive product vision and strategy, unifying physical hardware such as cameras, vision systems, IoT, and robotics with software platforms and AI/ML ecosystems.
- Manage the complete product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) and conceptualization through manufacturing, commercial deployment, and end-of-life.
- Manage and scale the product organization, balancing technical execution with strategic leadership and operational rigor.
- Use data and analytics to shape product direction, prioritize development, manage product P&L, and provide evidence-based recommendations to the executive team and Board of Directors.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to define go-to-market strategies, pricing, positioning, and target market segments.
- Build consensus across hardware engineering, software engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams with conviction, persuasion, and a low-ego approach.
- Gather market and competitive intelligence to anticipate trends in edge computing, computer vision, and IoT and keep the portfolio competitive.
- Recruit, retain, and develop Product Managers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
