Project Manager

Position: Project Manager – Cannabis / Vape Hardware & Technology Industry Department: Product Development / Operations FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt HQ Location: Scottsdale Remote Work: Hybrid / Remote Report to: VP of Product or Director of Operations Salary/Pay: $80,000 – $120,000 Direct Reports: No Empty heading Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and technical Project Manager to lead the lifecycle development of our next-generation cannabis vape hardware. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our product design, engineering, compliance, and supply chain teams. You will manage the end-to-end execution of new hardware launches—including cartridges, disposable pens, pods, and custom vaporization devices from initial concept to final manufacturing and market launch. Responsibilities/daily tasks: Project Lifecycle Management: Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for multiple hardware product lines simultaneously. Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate daily activities between industrial design, mechanical engineering, quality assurance (QA), procurement, and marketing. Supply Chain & Vendor Liaison: Manage communication with overseas Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), primarily located in Asia, ensuring production timelines are met. Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure all vape hardware complies with regional cannabis packaging laws, heavy metal testing guidelines, and electrical certifications (e.g., CE, RoHS, FCC, UL). Risk & Quality Mitigation: Identify project bottlenecks, supply chain risks, and manufacturing defects early to implement corrective actions. Budget Tracking: Manage product development budgets, tooling expenses, and Bill of Materials (BOM) cost tracking to ensure target profit margins. Qualifications: Experience, Education Experience: 3–5 years of project management experience, with at least 1–2 years specifically within consumer electronics, hardware manufacturing, or the cannabis/vape industries. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or Agile/Scrum certification is highly preferred. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of vaporization technology, injection molding, battery mechanics, heavy metal compliance, and hardware manufacturing processes. Global Supply Chain: Experience working directly with overseas manufacturers (specifically in China/Shenzhen vape ecosystems) and managing international logistics. Tools: Proficiency with project management software such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or MS Project. Authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. Deep passion for or deep understanding of the cannabis industry and evolving vape regulations. Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical engineers with creative designers. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly shifting regulatory environment. Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding industry The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. TILT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion. An execution-focused and deeply technical Product Manager to drive the development of our proprietary, ground-up OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) vape hardware. A strategic and technical Product Manager to oversee our Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) product portfolio. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jupiter Research, LLC