Vice President of Product Management na HME

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a VP Product Management.

What you will do in the position:

• Strategic Vision & Product Leadership
  • Champion a compelling long-term vision for the product portfolio aligned with HME’s business goals.
  • Act as the chief evangelist for our product strategy both internally and externally.
  • Monitor market trends and prioritize investments to ensure HME is recognized as both a thought leader by corporate brands and a practical partner by end customers.
  • Foster a culture of creativity and ideation within the Product Management and Innovation teams, emphasizing go-to-market strategy and profitable market share growth.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Define and track product success metrics, including release cadence, feature adoption, monetization, satisfaction scores, and retention/churn.
  • Own the product P&L and drive decisions using strong business acumen and customer-centric KPIs.
• Cross-Functional Influence & Communication
  • Communicate product vision and strategy clearly across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with the VP of Engineering to ensure initiatives are well-defined and aligned with the strategic roadmap.
  • Lead quarterly planning and maintain an evolving product backlog using Agile practices.
• Team Building & Talent Development
  • Build and mentor a high-performing product team empowered to drive product lines independently.
  • Attract top-tier talent, foster professional growth, and implement performance management to drive accountability.
• Operational Excellence & Execution
  • Establish scalable processes for strategic planning, road mapping, product development, and go-to-market execution.
  • Proactively identify risks, optimize resource allocation, and adapt strategies based on data and market shifts.

What you will need to succeed:

• 10+ years of product management experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role or equivalent senior executive experience in related disciplines
• Demonstrated success in managing both hardware and software product portfolios
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and strong business acumen
• Outstanding communication skills and proven stakeholder management expertise
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodology and product lifecycle management tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; MBA preferred

The posted pay range, $228,600 - $280,000, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.  This may vary depending on experience and other factors.  Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds with assistance.