Product Manager for Hardware Portfolio

The Product Manager for Hardware Portfolio at Y Soft is responsible for updating the product backlog, defining performance metrics, and participating in product strategy development to enhance our hardware offerings, particularly the RFID technology and Edge devices.

Candidates should have solid experience in product management with technical knowledge of hardware and software technologies. Excellent communication skills in Czech and English, as well as an understanding of IoT, are also beneficial for success in this role.

Y Soft offers a hybrid working environment with flexible schedules, allowing Product Managers for Hardware Portfolio to work effectively from both home and the office. This flexibility, combined with a supportive team, helps foster innovation.

As a Product Manager for the Hardware Portfolio, you'll manage products such as RFID card readers and Linux-based Edge devices designed for our SAFEQ Cloud solutions, supporting diverse technologies and enhancing user experience.

Y Soft offers significant professional development support including 12 days dedicated to education and self-development, as well as language education assistance. These opportunities allow Product Managers for Hardware Portfolio to expand their skills effectively.

The company culture at Y Soft is centered around innovation, collaboration, and freedom. Our team enjoys a balance of a professional global workplace while having the autonomy to influence the company's direction.

A Product Manager for Hardware Portfolio may face challenges such as effectively managing stakeholder expectations while implementing product improvements. They must also adapt swiftly to the changing needs of customers and technological advancements.

Gathering customer feedback can be done through surveys, interviews, and user testing sessions. Highlight your approach to building relationships with customers and how you utilize their insights to drive product enhancements.

Updating the product backlog involves regularly assessing product priorities based on customer feedback and performance metrics. Discuss how you incorporate stakeholder input and market research to keep the backlog relevant and aligned with strategic goals.

Success for a product can be defined through metrics such as customer satisfaction, market growth, and retention rates. Be prepared to discuss specific KPIs you've used in the past to measure success.

It's essential to approach difficult conversations with transparency and empathy. Frame your answer around your experience in managing expectations while delivering honest updates about product timelines or changes.

Balancing technical requirements with user needs requires understanding both perspectives. Discuss your method for communicating with engineering teams while also ensuring that customer feedback directly influences development.

Share specific frameworks you've used such as Agile or Waterfall, and how these methodologies helped you in managing product lifecycles effectively from conceptualization to launch.

Staying informed involves following industry publications, networking with professionals, and participating in relevant conferences. Talk about specific resources you utilize to ensure you're up-to-date on trends relevant to hardware and IoT.

Handling competing priorities involves clear communication and prioritization strategies. Explain your approach to prioritizing tasks based on product impact, resource availability, and stakeholder needs.

For effective cross-team collaboration, maintaining open communication channels and aligning on shared objectives is key. Provide examples of how you've facilitated collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.

Convey your passion for product management, your alignment with Y Soft’s values, and specific experiences that showcase your skills in managing hardware products while addressing customer needs directly.