Product Manager- Hardware & R&D

Description

• Contribute to Runwise’s broader product strategy and represent hardware within cross-functional planning
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for new hardware that advance Runwise’s mission and deliver measurable customer and business value
• Assist the hardware team in managing internal changes to products as they develop in maturity.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to design, validate, and ship products on time and on budget
• Create and control a rigid framework of revision histories across hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical releases.
• Assist in scheduling, coordinating, and preparing for regulatory approval testing such as SGS, UL, FCC, and IC, among other possible entities.
• Work with operations and supply chain partners to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Manage pilot programs in live customer buildings, analyze performance data, and iterate to ensure product-market fit
• Define and track success metrics for hardware adoption, reliability, and customer impact
• Establish and communicate the product vision, requirements, and roadmap for new devices
• Serve as the formal boundary between engineering and procurement to ensure that design files, bills of material, manufacturing instructions, and testing requirements are consistently up to date.
• Lead the full lifecycle of new device development, from concept and prototyping through pilot testing, certification, and mass deployment

Requirements

• Proven experience taking a hardware product from idea to launch (ideally at scale)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and with customers
• Experience with integrated hardware/software systems is a strong plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Background in IoT, building systems, or energy/climate tech is a plus
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, firmware, software)
• Ability to balance technical, operational, and business tradeoffs when making decisions
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain, and vendor management
• 5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, hardware development, or related fields
• Strong analytical skills and ability to define and measure product success metrics

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free in-office lunch on Wednesdays
• Flexible PTO
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Hybrid work environment
• HSA & FSA options
• Monthly L&D Series
• Summer Fridays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance