Staff Product Manager - Connected Devices
Core
Staff Product Manager leading the hardware and firmware roadmap for in-field connected devices (asset gateways, beacons, sensors) that form the physical backbone of Motive's Equipment Monitoring platform.
Role type
Staff Product Manager (Hardware/IoT)
Builds
Rugged, purpose-built connected devices for asset tracking, protection, and optimization across industries like transportation, construction, and logistics.
Domain
Industrial IoT, Telematics, Connected Hardware
Required skills
Hardware product management, Firmware roadmap ownership, NPI execution (EVT/DVT/PVT/MP), Field reliability analysis, Cross-functional leadership, Technical fluency in battery/RF/GNSS, Customer discovery in industrial settings
Preferred skills
Cellular-connected battery-powered device launches, Telematics/fleet technology background
Technologies
MCUs, SoCs, LTE-M, NB-IoT, 4G, 5G, Bluetooth Low Energy, GNSS, OTA, IP ratings
Responsibilities
Own hardware/firmware roadmap and drive NPI from concept to mass production; Manage installed base metrics (failure rates, battery life, connectivity); Define firmware features for deployed devices; Lead device partnership technical decisions; Translate customer signals into technical requirements; Write PRDs and align cross-functional teams; Drive go-to-market readiness for new devices.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
