Vice President of Product Development

Position Summary: The VP of Product Development will lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across an emerging technology portfolio. This individual will be responsible for translating customer requirements, market dynamics, and technical capabilities into commercially successful products. The successful candidate will bring experience working with highly technical, complex hardware products and have been involved in the journey from early-stage development through pilot execution and commercial deployment.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute long-term product strategy and multi-generation product roadmaps Translate market requirements, customer feedback, and industry trends into product development priorities Lead cross-functional collaboration across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and commercial teams Drive products from concept and prototype through pilot programs, scale-up, and commercialization Define product management processes, governance, and best practices Evaluate emerging technologies, market opportunities, and competitive positioning Support commercialization and go-to-market planning for new product introductions Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing product team Serve as a key voice in product strategy discussions with executive leadership

Required Qualifications: 10+ years of product management, product development, or technology commercialization experience Demonstrated involvement in bringing innovative technologies from concept through commercial deployment Proven ability to develop product roadmaps informed by market trends, customer needs, and technology evolution Strong technical background within batteries, electrochemical systems, semiconductors, advanced materials, energy technologies, or other complex hardware industries Experience partnering closely with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing organizations Track record of building and developing product teams within growing organizations Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills Advanced technical degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field strongly preferred

What's Attractive About This Opportunity? Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a breakthrough technology platform Significant ownership of product roadmap and commercialization strategy Direct partnership with executive leadership and technical innovators Ability to build and scale a product organization during a high-growth phase Exposure to cutting-edge technology and complex engineering challenges Meaningful impact on bringing next-generation products to market Competitive compensation package including bonus and equity participation Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.