Sr. Product Manager-Tech, Companion Products & Services (ComPAS)

The Senior Product Manager for Companion Products & Services (ComPAS) will own the product vision and roadmap for first-party accessories, guiding cross-functional efforts to bring new accessories and experiences to market. This onsite role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, with a salary range of USD 173,900 to 235,200 per year and requires a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a customer-centered product strategy, roadmap, and vision, supported by comprehensive internal and external analysis.
• Define innovative, high-quality, strategic product roadmaps aligned with the team strategy and vision.
• Develop precise business requirements and user stories to inform product specifications and architecture for each product and application.
• Manage prioritization and trade-offs among customer experience, financial returns, performance, and operational support load.
• Build internal and external alignment and buy-in for the product vision with partners.
• Collaborate with PR, go-to-market, sales, legal, engineering, and program management to bring products to market.
• Lead product launches in coordination with marketing, executives, and other product teams.
• Proactively identify and address strategic issues that could affect the team’s ability to meet goals and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with executive and working-level stakeholders internally and externally.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product or program management, product marketing, business development, or technology.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience owning and driving roadmap strategy and definition.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with option for Supplemental life plans).
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

A Day in the Life

• Morning: Fuel Up and Focus — Begin with a quick scan of industry news and competitor updates to stay ahead of the curve in technology and consumer trends.
• Morning: Prioritization and Planning — Prioritize tasks for the day and week ahead, review timelines, identify roadblocks, and align with cross-functional teams.
• Morning: Meeting Marathon — Engage in cross-functional meetings with engineering, design, and marketing to discuss new features, review prototypes, or align on launch plans.
• Mid-Morning: Deep Dive and Analysis — Analyze data and user research to understand how users interact with existing products and identify opportunities for improvement, including sales data, feedback, and usage metrics.
• Mid-Morning: Product Refinement — Refine features or specifications, collaborate with designers on interfaces, write user stories for engineers, and update product roadmaps.
• Mid-Morning: Staying Informed — Stay current on industry trends and technologies by reading blogs, attending webinars, or networking with professionals.
• Afternoon: Lunch and Learn — Quick working lunch to discuss a project or challenge and gain different perspectives.
• Afternoon: More Meetings — Meet with external stakeholders such as partners or suppliers, present demos, negotiate milestones, and gather feedback.
• Afternoon: Unforeseen Challenges — Address bugs, competitor movements, or shifts in demand and adapt accordingly.
• Evening: Catching Up and Planning Ahead — Catch up on emails and plan for the next day, ensuring everything stays on track.

About the Team

We are a customer-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative products and experiences that provide disruptive value and enable customers to engage effortlessly with our devices. PMs are expected to represent the voice of the customer, demonstrate leadership, and operate with autonomy in the face of ambiguity. Diversity is strongly valued and has been instrumental to our success. We strive to treat colleagues and partners with consideration and respect as part of a positive work environment.