Product Manager, Hardware – AI-First

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About the role

  • Product Manager overseeing hardware strategy at ZOLEO, shaping rugged AI-connected devices for mission-critical communication needs. Collaborating across engineering and design to drive product development and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Hardware Product Strategy & Roadmap.
  • Define and execute the end-to-end roadmap for ZOLEO devices—from concept through launch and scale.
  • Identify key product categories, align device strategy to market opportunities, and ensure tight integration with services, firmware, and mobile experiences.
  • Stay informed on competitive offerings, including satellite-enabled smartphones and emerging connectivity providers, to ensure ZOLEO devices remain differentiated.
  • Develop deep expertise in customer segments (outdoor, enterprise, government) and translate real-world use cases into differentiated device capabilities.
  • Define how ZOLEO wins in mission-critical scenarios through purposeful design and superior usability.
  • Identify and integrate emerging technologies—including AI, advanced networks, and new interface paradigms—into hardware products.
  • Leverage AI tools to accelerate product discovery, prototyping, and decision-making while embedding intelligent features into device experiences.
  • Own the device experience end-to-end across hardware, firmware, and service integration.
  • Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes that clearly define UX, UI, and interaction models for engineering teams.
  • Partner with engineering, design, and product leaders to assess feasibility, manage dependencies, and deliver predictable launch timelines.
  • Ensure alignment between device capabilities and broader platform features.
  • Support marketing, sales, and customer support teams with clear positioning, documentation, and training.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on device capabilities and competitive differentiation, owning the triage and resolution of critical device issues in market.
  • Define and track KPIs across device performance, customer satisfaction, and commercial outcomes.
  • Embed telemetry into device and firmware requirements to generate actionable insights, and use data to continuously improve reliability, usability, and value.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience managing integrated hardware and software products, with a proven ability to drive strategy and execution for connected devices.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience is expected.
  • Ability to engage deeply with engineering teams across hardware, firmware, and connectivity domains.
  • Comfortable navigating trade-offs across RF systems, power, durability, and performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with users and customers to uncover needs, validate solutions, and prioritize effectively—especially in complex or high-stakes environments.
  • Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools to improve product development workflows, accelerate prototyping, and inform decision-making, with an interest in embedding AI into device functionality and user experience.
  • Experience in satellite communications, IoT ecosystems, telematics platforms, or exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical product environments is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ruggedized device design (IP ratings, environmental testing), embedded systems, OTA strategies, battery optimization, and field usability considerations is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and flexible spending accounts tailored to your needs.
  • Vacation and sick days to help you rest, recharge, and stay well.
  • A continuous learning environment backed by a professional development budget.
  • A values-driven workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

IoT

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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