About the role We are seeking a highly capable Product Owner for Hardware Solutions to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering advanced hardware-enabled systems. This role demands both strong product ownership experience and a solid foundation in electrical hardware or systems development , enabling you to bridge technical engineering with product strategy. You will guide products through their full lifecycle—from conception and design to launch and sustainment—while collaborating closely with Product Managers, engineering teams, and executive leadership. Ideal candidates will bring experience from defence or startup environments , where adaptability, rigor, and execution speed are essential. Reporting directly to the VP of Products, this position offers an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven individual to thrive in a rewarding, fast-growing, and mission-driven market. Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations Product Vision & Strategy: Support definition with Product Managers and communicate the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals to technical staff during sprints and when supporting requirement development with system engineering teams. Roadmap Development: Support of refinement of product roadmap that outlines key milestones and deliverables, ensuring it reflects the overall business strategy. Backlog Management: Prioritise and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are delivered to customers based on understanding of most common user case studies. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the CTO/CPO, VP of Products, VP of Embedded Systems, Product Managers, Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Sales Executive Directors, and Developers to gather requirements, define product features, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Business Strategy Alignment: Understand the company’s business strategy, end user needs to ensure alignment in product design execution. User Stories & Acceptance Criteria: Familiarise and support writing of clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team. Product Launch: Support product launches, including beta testing, user feedback collection, and go-to-market strategies. Performance Monitoring: Support monitoring of product performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement. Qualifications, Experience and Skills 5 years of Product Manager or Product Owner experience (must). 2–5 years in hardware development or systems development of hardware (strongly preferred) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Skills: Strong understanding of software and hardware development processes. Understanding of requirements and requirement derivation / allocation Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project ownership tools and methodologies. Strong understanding of business strategy and how to align product development with business goals. Familiarity with executing trade studies and providing recommendations that support the business needs and goals. Familiarity working with external suppliers. Attributes: Passionate about technology and innovation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
