Company Name: Hellbender Inc.
Job Title: Technical Product Manager
Department: Operations
Report to: Chief Product Officer
Who we are:
Hellbender Inc. is an 80-person Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation that designs and manufactures edge AI devices and perception systems to power our customers’ core business models. We do everything from low volume prototypes to high volume production (into the tens of thousands of units), and we do it all in-house: from PCB design and assembly to full-stack software development, mechanical design to end of line integration and testing. Now, we are beginning to build out our Hellbender branded product lines, and are looking for technical product managers to help.
Hellbender believes in doing well by doing good. We are intentionally forming a healthy and inclusive work environment and are committed to uplifting historically marginalized groups as we onshore work that has been offshored for decades at great cost to our communities. Veterans and members of other underrepresented groups in tech are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
As a Technical Product Manager at Hellbender, you will help lead products from customer discovery through design, prototyping, and into production, all while keeping customer needs and competitive positioning front and center. You’ll coordinate among engineering, production, marketing and sales teams to drive the successful execution of product development efforts, keeping the team on time and on budget.
The ideal candidate has strong technical and interpersonal skills, is comfortable leading teams and taking ownership of their work, and can function well in a scrappy and fast paced startup environment. This role requires a high degree of ownership but will work closely with our Chief Product Officer, engineering, procurement, production, and marketing teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish trust and build strong relationships with stakeholders ranging from prospective customers to engineering teams and executives
- Define and prioritize feature development according to customer discovery, competitive landscape analysis, and internal resource availability
- Create and drive the successful execution of product development timelines, with an eye on potential scheduling, technical, and budget risks
- Oversee transition of products from development to production, and participate in process definition and refinement to ensure quality standards are satisfied
- Support go-to-market activities including e-commerce sales, marketing and business development efforts
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent education and experience
- 2-5+ years Product Management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High ownership mentality and a bias toward action
- Strong organizational skills and prior experience with project management tools like Jira
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams throughout the product development lifecycle (bonus points if this occurred in a startup environment)
- Strong foundation with software, firmware, mechanical and/or electrical hardware development, and the ability to credibly engage with engineering teams focused in each domain
Compensation:
$100K - $150K salary range, relative to experience and abilities.
This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
- Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
- 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
- Hellbender Inc. Stock through our Equity Incentive Plan
- Profit Sharing (through 401k)
- Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule
Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh
Opportunity for advancement:
Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent education and experience
- 2-5+ years Product Management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and prior experience with project management tools
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
- Strong foundation with software, firmware, mechanical and/or electrical hardware development
What We Do
Bringing computer vision and AI/ML products to the edge. From R&D to Product Our team has experience conducting research starting at Technology Readiness Level 3 up through production and fielding. Where most small firms stop at the acquisitions "Valley of Death," we can help you go from experiment to product. Sensors and Robotic Systems With a strong background in sensors, field robotics, and embedded machine learning, we can help you leverage the best practical technology available to solve your problems. Domestic Manufacturing We do prototype and low-rate manufacturing right here in-house. Modern manufacturing equipment enables us to re-shore domestic manufacturing. Our current investments include an SMT pick and place line, robotic work cells, camera focus, sensor calibration, and light machining. We're building our process to be FAR compliant and meet AS9100D for quality. We'd be excited to be a trusted supplier for you. Partnerships We think that our transparent, frank, and honest approach to doing business makes us a trustworthy partner that will be a steward of your interests. Have a team capability or skill gap that needs to be filled? Have a sensor or robotics R&D project to transition to product? We are a flexible partner that would love to speak with you about your needs.
