Product Manager
WiseHR Group · Branson, MO
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
Product Manager - Hardware Solutions
Springfield, MO - Preferred
Full-time/Direct Hire/In-Office Position
Job Description
Our client is a U.S.-based manufacturer of integrated security and access control solutions, serving dealers and integrators with purpose-built hardware and software systems. The company designs and produces its products domestically, with a focus on reliability, innovation, and long-term partnerships in the electronic security industry.
We have been engaged to find the Product Manager for Hardware Solutions. This person will lead the development and management of the company’s hardware portfolio consisting of panels, keypads, communicators, sensors, modules, and other devices. This Product Manager will guide the organization in feature definition, technology selection, product design, and user experience. They will be responsible for helping to expand and deliver a comprehensive intrusion, access control, and fire portfolio. Partnering with the Product Manager of Software and Service Solutions, they will produce a complete and intuitive end-user experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers through a fast-paced environment responsible for product development activities from inception to production. Coach, teach, and mentor team members in a manner which builds trust, collaboration, and breaks down barriers.
- Manage internal and external customer expectations and communications. The primary goal of the Product Manager of Hardware Solutions will be to successfully build and manage customer relationships, communications, and expectations to grow the company’s security, access control and fire offerings, while minimizing risk to the company using effective communication.
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with engineering, upper management, and external customers. The Product Manager for Hardware Solutions will effectively communicate with both internal and external customers providing clear direction, planning, clarification, guidance, decisions, status, and issue resolution. Success criteria for this position will be submitting and presenting to senior management weekly product updates and detailed specifications.
- Develops a deep understanding of the company’s products by working with product managers, dealer interactions and discussions to identify and fill product gaps while generating new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Conducts market research that includes customers, competitors, employees, sales, and marketing teams.
- Creates buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners.
- Prioritizes activities based on business and customer impact.
- Works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver quality products, services, training, and support with quick time-to-market. Drives product launches. Sets and publishes launch dates.
- Evaluates promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with the product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed. Acts as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.
- Observes company policies. Continuously reviews processes to improve efficiency while maintaining conformance to requirements and fostering effective internal customer relationships.
- Takes care of the customer, fast!
Required Experience/Skills
- 5+ years of Product Management experience, leading technology product lifecycle (preferably for hardware product)
- Previous experience managing intrusion, access control and fire products and solutions (panels, readers, credentials, door controllers, system management applications, etc.) with in-depth understanding of product specifications, competitors, and the access control landscape
- Track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
- Previous experience communicating requirements to engineering teams and business leaders, managing requirements modifications during product development
- Driven by deadlines; a self starter with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a business setting
- Strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to create long-term strategic gameplans while staying on top of critical issues that arise day to day
- Adept at working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Able to travel to visit existing and prospective customers
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to present to large and small audiences.
- Any other equivalent combination of training and experience.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or related field.
Pay & Benefits Summary
Pay is commensurate with experience with a competitive benefits package.
Springfield, MO - Preferred
Full-time/Direct Hire/In-Office Position
Job Description
Our client is a U.S.-based manufacturer of integrated security and access control solutions, serving dealers and integrators with purpose-built hardware and software systems. The company designs and produces its products domestically, with a focus on reliability, innovation, and long-term partnerships in the electronic security industry.
We have been engaged to find the Product Manager for Hardware Solutions. This person will lead the development and management of the company’s hardware portfolio consisting of panels, keypads, communicators, sensors, modules, and other devices. This Product Manager will guide the organization in feature definition, technology selection, product design, and user experience. They will be responsible for helping to expand and deliver a comprehensive intrusion, access control, and fire portfolio. Partnering with the Product Manager of Software and Service Solutions, they will produce a complete and intuitive end-user experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers through a fast-paced environment responsible for product development activities from inception to production. Coach, teach, and mentor team members in a manner which builds trust, collaboration, and breaks down barriers.
- Manage internal and external customer expectations and communications. The primary goal of the Product Manager of Hardware Solutions will be to successfully build and manage customer relationships, communications, and expectations to grow the company’s security, access control and fire offerings, while minimizing risk to the company using effective communication.
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with engineering, upper management, and external customers. The Product Manager for Hardware Solutions will effectively communicate with both internal and external customers providing clear direction, planning, clarification, guidance, decisions, status, and issue resolution. Success criteria for this position will be submitting and presenting to senior management weekly product updates and detailed specifications.
- Develops a deep understanding of the company’s products by working with product managers, dealer interactions and discussions to identify and fill product gaps while generating new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Conducts market research that includes customers, competitors, employees, sales, and marketing teams.
- Creates buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners.
- Prioritizes activities based on business and customer impact.
- Works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver quality products, services, training, and support with quick time-to-market. Drives product launches. Sets and publishes launch dates.
- Evaluates promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with the product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed. Acts as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.
- Observes company policies. Continuously reviews processes to improve efficiency while maintaining conformance to requirements and fostering effective internal customer relationships.
- Takes care of the customer, fast!
Required Experience/Skills
- 5+ years of Product Management experience, leading technology product lifecycle (preferably for hardware product)
- Previous experience managing intrusion, access control and fire products and solutions (panels, readers, credentials, door controllers, system management applications, etc.) with in-depth understanding of product specifications, competitors, and the access control landscape
- Track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
- Previous experience communicating requirements to engineering teams and business leaders, managing requirements modifications during product development
- Driven by deadlines; a self starter with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a business setting
- Strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to create long-term strategic gameplans while staying on top of critical issues that arise day to day
- Adept at working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Able to travel to visit existing and prospective customers
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to present to large and small audiences.
- Any other equivalent combination of training and experience.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or related field.
Pay & Benefits Summary
Pay is commensurate with experience with a competitive benefits package.
Additional Details
- City
- Branson
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- US
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