Technical Product Manager

Technical Product Manager - Headphones & Consumer Audio

Role Overview: The Technical Product Manager (PM) for Zildjian and Vic Firth headphones and consumer audio products will bridge the gap between technology and business. Leveraging a strong technical background, this role manages the development and innovation of both existing and new product portfolios. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Consumer Audio & Lifestyle, the PM will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring products meet technical standards, remain competitive, and align with market trends.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain deep understanding of the consumer, category, competitors, and technology trends in the consumer audio market to drive ideation and innovation plans
• Develop and gain alignment to product roadmap, outlining timelines for feature releases and product updates to ensure delivery against long term business targets.
• Help define and communicate differentiated product features and benefits. Create technical briefs and specifications.
• Lead the cross-functional team and external vendors and partners through the product development process, from concept through commercialization to address technical requirements and constraints and deliver products on time and to specifications.
• Monitor and analyze product performance, user feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities and challenges; Manage the product lifecycle, including renovation, updates, and end of life planning.
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams. Collaborate with Commercial team to provide training, sales tools, and commercialization support.
• In partnership with Compliance Consultant, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain, coordinate and manage compliance requirements
• Maintain library of product technical specifications and compliance documentation
• Maintain Monday boards, track deliverables progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain detailed project timelines. Identify and mitigate risks, escalating and resolving issues as they arise.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in degree in electrical engineering, audio engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
• Must have strong technical experience with electronic hardware devices, including design, development, and testing processes. Familiarity with audio technology and user experience considerations is a plus.
• 5+ years' experience working in a technical role with consumer audio products or wearable electronics devices with the ability to define and manage technical requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, timeline-driven projects with strong organizational skills. High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• A positive demeanor and the ability to remain calm under pressure. An ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with or similar project management tools is a plus.