[Remote] Hardware Product Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Frontline Wildfire Defense is a company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for wildfire safety and climate technology. They are seeking a Hardware Product Manager to define and drive the product roadmap, manage cross-functional programs, and create partnerships to enhance their hardware product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management and a passion for building scalable solutions in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive product roadmap across controllers, hydraulics, sensors, and system capabilities
- Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements
- Define requirements across hardware, sensing, connectivity, and supporting software
- Align roadmap with company strategy, balancing performance, cost, reliability, and install ability
- Incorporate field and customer feedback into continuous product improvement
- Lead cross-functional programs from concept through productization and launch
- Align hardware, firmware, software, operations, and marketing teams through product development processes
- Ensure products are manufacturable, installable, and serviceable
- Manage timelines, milestones, documentation and risks to ensure successful delivery
- Create and manage key hardware, sensor, and technology partnerships
- Support product positioning, packaging, and SKU definition
- Partner with sales, operations, and marketing to align product with customer needs
Skills
- 5–10+ years experience in product management, program management, or related roles for hardware or connected products
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Experience delivering complex, cross-functional products from concept through launch
- Strong systems thinking and ability to operate across hardware, software, and real-world workflows
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with electro-mechanical, fluid-based, and sensor-driven products
- Experience with IOT connected devices or cloud-integrated systems
- Experience working with contract manufacturers, supply chain partners, and developing technology and product partnerships
- Background in safety-critical or field-deployed systems
Benefits
- Company-provided cell phone and laptop
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible time off + 14 paid holidays (yes, your birthday is one of them!)
- Work-from-home stipend to support your remote setup
- Remote-first work environment, fostering work-life balance and autonomy
- Company-provided equipment
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