COMPANY

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for 25 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Product Manager position at IPS Group is a key leader of the product management team reporting to the VP of Engineering and is responsible for the development and execution of our global product roadmap for both software and hardware solutions. He/she will create and deploy global product strategy, objectives, and programs to optimize IPS investments in both existing and new products. Close collaboration with all functional areas is required to build consensus as well as on-time delivery of products/features and associated revenues.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly process-oriented and passionate about creating clarity and consistency across departments. The right candidate will drive a disciplined approach to product intake, prioritization (e.g., RICE scoring), delivery planning, and cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Project Management, and Executive stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 5+ years in a product management role, ideally with cloud enterprise applications or IoT-integrated products.
• Proven ability to lead structured product intake and prioritization (e.g., RICE scoring).
• Strong communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency in modern product and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!).
• Experience with the development and execution of product marketing strategies.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or Product Management related degree
• Previous experience with IoT or software-based product companies
• Proven success as a Product Manager as an individual contributor within a growing company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position may be remote, with regular visits to the IPS headquarters in San Diego as needed. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature-controlled.
Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.
It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Strategic Planning

• Build and communicate prioritized product roadmaps for both hardware and software.
• Develop action plans and timelines to meet delivery and ROI targets.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform strategy and product differentiation.

Execution & Delivery

• Define and maintain product requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Product Owners to manage delivery using Agile or similar methodologies.
• Oversee all stages of the product lifecycle—from concept to launch to post-launch optimization.

Cross-functional Leadership

• Champion product process discipline across the organization.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Operations to align product goals and deliverables.
• Ensure internal stakeholders understand the value and necessity of structured product management processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct user testing and integrate feedback into future product iterations.
• Use data analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making and measure success.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the product function.