Project Manager

Technical Product Manager

Location: Windsor, CT Schedule: Onsite for the first 90 days, then hybrid flexibility available Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 base Type: Contract-to-Hire, Full-Time, Exempt

About the Opportunity: We're partnering with a growing technology company in Windsor, CT that develops hardware and software solutions centered around Android and Linux-based terminal products. They are seeking a Product Manager who can serve as the bridge between customers, engineering, and internal stakeholders to drive product development from concept through launch.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll own product requirements, manage product roadmaps, and coordinate cross-functional efforts across engineering, QA, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer support to ensure successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather customer and business requirements and translate them into clear product and engineering specifications.
• Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Own and maintain the product roadmap, including planning and prioritization of future releases.
• Participate in Agile development activities, sprint planning, and project reviews.
• Partner with QA teams to define testing requirements and validate product performance.
• Act as the product subject matter expert for Sales, Customer Support, Operations, and other internal teams.
• Coordinate product launch activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Support products through all stages of development, including alpha, beta, pilot, and commercial launch.
• Escalate critical issues impacting product functionality, timelines, customer value, security, or compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent Product Management experience).
• 5+ years of Product Management experience with hardware and software products.
• Experience working with electronic devices, embedded systems, terminals, kiosks, or similar technology products.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and system architecture.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven track record of bringing products successfully to market.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.