Director, Product Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead and implement the multi-year product roadmap along with the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle from initial concept to launch and ongoing support.

• Supervise product verification, validation, and regulatory compliance processes, including testing, certifications, and adherence to established quality standards.

• Manage sustaining engineering initiatives, including product changes (PCNs/ECOs) to enhance cost efficiency, product performance, and lifecycle management.

• Collaborate across departments such as Product, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, QA, and Executive Leadership to fulfill roadmap commitments.

• Direct and mentor teams involved in product development and verification, encompassing resource planning and budget oversight.

• Deliver high-level customer support and ensure prompt resolution of critical issues.

• Develop scalable processes aimed at improving time-to-market, product quality, and operational efficiency.

• Promote data-driven decision-making by utilizing analytics and AI tools to uncover opportunities and address complex product challenges.

• Periodically engage with end customers to identify pain points and convert insights into product enhancements.

• Set and monitor KPIs related to NPI execution, product success, quality, and lifecycle performance.

• Report directly to the VP of Product Development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of leadership experience in a product development and/or engineering context.

• Strong expertise in managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle within IT hardware, electronics, or hardware/firmware sectors.

• Proven background in regulatory compliance, product testing, and maintaining quality standards.

• Excellent data analytics skills with experience in utilizing AI tools for informed decision-making.

• Comprehensive understanding of IT hardware, electronics manufacturing, or related fields.

• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at the executive level.

• Experience managing complex global supply chains and vendor relationships effectively.

• A strong history of enhancing time-to-market, product quality, and cost efficiency.

• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and compliance environments.

• Business acumen, including skills in business case development and commercial decision-making.

• Preferred experience with PLM systems, PIM tools, and product verification/testing platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a bonus program.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Wellness Program.

• Additional perks and rewards.