Product Manager – Hardware Platform

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of hardware platform decisions within a specific market vertical, acting as the product expert and shaping market strategy and roadmap.

• Identify and spearhead new product development prospects through Voice of Customer initiatives, customer engagement, industry events, and market analysis.

• Create business cases and program plans by assessing product-market fit, pricing strategies, development efforts, and timelines.

• Analyze and enhance existing product solutions by pinpointing gaps, prioritizing feature modifications, and evaluating underperforming products.

• Oversee hardware device pilots and field trials, which include defining success criteria, recruiting customers, managing logistics, tracking outcomes, and providing go/no-go recommendations.

• Implement minor product design alterations and manage Engineering Change Orders from initiation to release.

• Coordinate new sensor compatibility releases in collaboration with suppliers, hardware and software engineering teams, and sales departments.

• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives through process-driven management, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Collaborate closely with Anova stakeholders and suppliers.

• Report to a Senior Hardware Product Manager who focuses on cross-vertical strategy and significant programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in engineering, field operations, technical program management, or a related technical/industrial role.

• 2 to 4 years of experience specifically in product management.

• Demonstrated history of problem-solving and delivering work that involves physical products.

• A Bachelor’s degree in product management, engineering, business, or equivalent practical experience.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, including pilots, releases, and Engineering Change Orders.

• Strong instincts for customer engagement and comfort working in various settings, including the field, over the phone, and in customer facilities or yards.

• Proficiency in extracting, organizing, and analyzing data related to customers, business operations, and products.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Familiarity with the Propane, Fuels, and/or Lubricants industries is preferred.

• Direct experience with IoT hardware, sensors, telematics, or industrial monitoring products is preferred.

• Experience with product analytics tools and customer feedback systems is preferred.

• Background in managing pilots, beta programs, or controlled field trials with B2B clients is preferred.

• Willingness to travel to customer locations, industrial facilities, and yards approximately 10–15% of the time.

• Capability to occasionally lift light equipment.

• Ability to perform standard office tasks, which may include prolonged sitting or standing, computer usage, and effective communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and incentive strategies.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits.

• Recognition and reward programs.

• Professional development through practical experience.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.