Product Manager - Automotive Solutions
Req #4874
Cincinnati, OH, USA•
Tempe, AZ, USA•
Boulder, CO, USA
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 PM
At Hillman, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage as well as short-term and long-term disability. Financial benefits include 401(k), education assistance, Military Leave Pay, stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see our Benefits Showcase.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a strategic Product Manager, Automotive Solutions, to assist with the strategy, development, and go to market execution for automotive keys product solutions. This role blends product management leadership across traditional auto keys, transponder keys, and smartfobs. Our solutions involve self-service options, duplication kiosks, and agent-assisted technologies that empowers users to clone or replace car keys in a cost-effective and timely manner. This position can be located in Cincinnati OH, Tempe AZ, or Boulder CO.
As a key member of our Automotive Solutions team, you will assist with the roadmap, feature set, and go-to-market strategy for our next generation auto key products and solutions. You’ll work cross functionally with engineering, industrial design, embedded systems, security, marketing, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners to ensure our auto key solutions meet customer needs, comply with security protocols, and align with the evolving landscape of access technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
• Define and execute the product roadmap for smartfob and keyless instant duplication.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies in the automotive sector as it relates to keys, smartfobs, and encryption and duplication technologies.
• Customer & Market Insights
• Gather and analyze customer feedback, usage data, and market trends to define product requirements.
• Collaborate with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket partners to understand needs and pain points.
• Cross Functional Leadership
• Assist with cross functional teams through all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Collaborate closely with embedded software/hardware teams to define specifications and integration paths.
• Security & Compliance
• Ensure key fob systems adhere to automotive-grade security standards
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Go-To-Market & Lifecycle Management
• Define launch plans, product positioning, pricing strategy, and messaging in partnership with marketing.
• Monitor performance post launch and iterate based on feedback and market response.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of product management experience in hardware, access control, automotive tech, or related experience.
• Experience managing both hardware devices and their software (firmware, UI, cloud).
• Background in embedded systems, electrical engineering, or mechatronics. Familiarity with kiosk platforms, hardware encryption, or secure credential cloning.
• Experience working with manufacturing, locksmith technology, or self-service retail systems.

COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent intrapersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced expertise in Excel; preferred experience with Salesforce, Power BI, and other data management or analytics platforms.
• Deep understanding of automobile keys and keyless systems.

Please refer the Job description for details