We are …
a team of designers, strategists, engineers, writers, researchers and product folks based in downtown Boston. Over the past ten years, we’ve quietly transformed home security from an outdated, unfriendly industry to something elegant, thoughtful, and beautifully designed. We put our customers at the center of everything we do. We care deeply about their experience and we constantly try to delight them with innovative products and services that are fairly priced. Our top ratings in the App/Play store are a clear validation of our commitment to customer experience. Plus, CNET, the Wirecutter and PCMag all named us their Editors’ Choice for home security.
The Job …
As a Director of Product for new hardware products, you and your team will help define the future of home security and own the roadmap for SimpliSafe’s hardware products - cameras, base stations, user interfaces and sensors. To succeed, you’ll need initiative, resilience, and a customer-first mindset.
The ideal candidate for this role would have a strong track record of shipping hardware products and a proven ability to hire and grow key product talent. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, aren’t afraid to make decisions and have a passion for technology. In addition to developing the roadmap and setting high level strategy, you are also able to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You’ll make your decisions by diving deep into the data whenever possible, but be comfortable in the face of ambiguity to take calculated leaps of faith. You are also able to effectively communicate with leaders at all levels.
Your responsibilities include:
- Define and iterate on the vision and strategy for our hardware products that fits with our company strategy and helps our customers to better secure their homes
- Own SimpliSafe’s hardware roadmap -- cameras, base station (the smarts), keypads, sensors, etc.
- Lead and coach a high performing team of Product Managers to deliver against the roadmap
- Develop a deep understanding of our customers and our business
- Assess competitors and technology trends
- Lead the engineering and design teams in making decisions that balance cost, timeline, and customer benefit
- Work with the marketing team to develop and support go-to-market plans
You’ve got ..
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (engineering or science)
- Advanced degree (MS / MBA) strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in roles related to Product Management that includes building and launching hardware products
- 2+ years managing a team of product managers
- Passion for consumer products, especially electronics, apps, and smart home
- Data-driven mindset
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and Get Things Done
- Strong writing ability, presentation and verbal communication skills.