Sr. Product Manager [TX or CA]

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and commercialization of Iteris' hardware management and monitoring software and services, including VantageLink and VantageCare. This role spans device monitoring, remote configuration, diagnostics, OTA updates, and lifecycle service tiers, and also shapes the requirements and direction of the underlying hardware platform (intersection detection, sensors, edge compute, and connectivity). The goal is to ensure devices are designed for manageability, reuse, and manufacturability while delivering a unified, reliable, and secure management experience across the installed base.

The primary work location will be determined based on the selected candidate's geographic location and business needs, with onsite work required at one of the following offices: Austin, TX; Irvine, CA; or Santa Ana, CA.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and product requirements for device monitoring, remote configuration, diagnostics, health reporting, alerts, and OTA firmware/software update workflows
• Own the commercialization of management software and service tiers (e.g., device management, monitoring, preventative maintenance, warranty/coverage tiers, support bundles); collaborate with Sales and Marketing on positioning, TCO models, and launch plans
• Drive integration requirements across device firmware, cloud services, and customer-facing tools to deliver a unified monitoring and management experience
• Collaborate closely with other Product Managers to ensure management software and services enable bundling and upsell/cross-sell across the Iteris portfolio
• Shape hardware product strategy and roadmap across sensors, edge compute, and connectivity, ensuring the platform is designed for manageability, reuse, and manufacturability
• Translate customer needs and business goals into platform requirements and hardware specifications (performance, power, environmental, mounting, networking, cybersecurity, compute, storage, etc.)
• Partner with hardware and software engineering to define clear interface contracts and software abstraction layers that enable multi-product reuse
• Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain on component selection, cost targets, reliability, test plans, and BOM optimization
• Contribute to hardware lifecycle management (revisions, EOL/EOS, backward compatibility, and migration planning) balancing innovation with minimal customer disruption
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on certification/compliance plans and launch readiness gates

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or related field
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
• Over five (5) years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of launching and managing successful products throughout their lifecycle
• Strong understanding of IoT technologies, including sensors, connectivity, cloud platforms, and data analytics
• Experience with transportation technology preferred
• Experience with computer vision, artificial intelligence, and data analytics preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and be customer-facing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence preferred
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes and associated Product Owner roles

Pay

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $130,500 to $163,800 for this role. Actual pay offered may vary depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program