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Sr. Product Manager, Embedded Hardware/IoT

$70 - $80 hourly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 161526
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Senior Product Manager, Embedded Hardware/IoT
LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Product Manager to lead the evolution of an innovative connected hardware product within the smart home and IoT space. This Senior Product Manager will partner closely with firmware, software and hardware engineering teams to drive roadmap strategy, customer experience initiatives and go-to-market execution for a video keypad product line. If you thrive in fast-paced retail environments, know how to balance technical conversations with business priorities and can confidently present to senior leadership, this Senior Product Manager opportunity is built for you.

What’s the job?

  • Own the product roadmap, MVP process and long-term strategy for a connected hardware product portfolio

  • Partner with firmware, software and hardware engineering teams to gather requirements, prioritize features and challenge assumptions when necessary

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, customer experience and operations teams

  • Drive demand planning, pricing strategy and financial performance, including P&L ownership and business case development

  • Facilitate project kickoffs, gate meetings and roadmap planning sessions

  • Develop go-to-market strategies focused on retail channel success and customer experience improvements

  • Present product strategy, financial scenarios and roadmap updates to senior leadership

  • Support Agile product development processes and ensure alignment across matrixed teams


What’s needed?

  • 5+ years of Product Management experience within hardware, IoT, embedded systems or smart home technology

  • Experience supporting firmware and software engineering teams in connected device environments

  • Retail industry and retail channel experience required

  • Strong background in demand planning, customer experience, business cases and financial modeling

  • Experience managing product roadmaps and MVP execution for hardware/software integrated products

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and confidently push back when needed

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

  • Video technology experience is highly preferred


What’s in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work on innovative smart home and connected device technology

  • Exposure to executive leadership and high-visibility initiatives

  • Collaborative, fast-moving product environment

  • Competitive hourly compensation

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits available

  • Potential for long-term conversion

Key Details: 

  • Compensation: $70-$80/hour W2

  • Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ 

  • Location: Oak Brook, IL

  • Work Model: Hybrid — 3 days onsite per week

  • Duration: 6-month contract with potential for conversion


If you’re a Senior Product Manager who enjoys bringing connected products to market and partnering across technical and business teams, we’d love to connect with you.

Zak Hornung | Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
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