Product Development Manager – Engineering & Technology

**Location:** Chandler, AZ **Employment Type:** Full-Time, Direct Hire **Salary:** $160,000–$210,000 annually, plus performance-based bonuses **Role Overview** Our organization is looking for a proactive Product Development Manager to direct a diverse engineering group at a firm recognized for its sophisticated biometric identification tech. You will oversee the creation of products spanning hardware, firmware, and software, while maintaining a direct, hands-on approach to technical hurdles and overall product output. We are searching for a professional with a robust software engineering foundation and a history of team leadership who is dedicated to building high-performance, dependable technology. This role functions as a player-coach, perfect for someone who thrives on guiding staff, tracking development milestones, and collaborating with the team to overcome intricate technical obstacles. **Core Duties** * Direct and coach a group of 6–8 professionals spanning hardware, firmware, and software disciplines. * Oversee the full product lifecycle, from initial conceptualization and testing to final deployment. * Coordinate engineering priorities, project timelines, and critical development milestones. * Perform root cause and failure analysis to help ensure the team delivers robust, high-quality technical solutions. * Collaborate directly with engineering staff to resolve technical blockers and enhance overall product dependability. * Offer technical mentorship while fostering the career growth and skill development of your team members. * Align cross-functional engineering tasks to ensure that all final outputs satisfy performance, quality, and delivery benchmarks. * Drive continuous improvement by identifying ways to boost engineering efficiency and product performance. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. * Extensive background in product development, software engineering, or technical leadership. * Demonstrated history of supervising or leading engineering teams. * Experience navigating environments that integrate software, firmware, and hardware development. * Deep knowledge of product lifecycles, including testing, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving. * Experience performing failure and root cause analysis to resolve complex engineering challenges. * Proven track record of managing competing priorities to ensure projects meet their scheduled delivery dates. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration across various engineering disciplines. **Compensation & Perks** * Annual base pay ranging from $160,000 to $210,000, commensurate with your experience. * Incentive bonuses based on performance, linked to company profitability and project milestones. * Participation in profit-sharing programs, with potential payouts between 1% and 20% subject to performance and plan guidelines. * The chance to make a meaningful impact on company growth and product development. * Opportunities for professional growth into VP or Director-level roles as the company expands. **Why This Role Stands Out** This position is perfectly suited for an engineering leader who prefers staying deeply involved with the technology rather than shifting entirely into administrative management. You will be empowered to guide a specialized technical team, shape key product decisions, and contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge biometric solutions used in identity verification and security sectors. If you are passionate about mentoring engineers, tackling complex technical problems, and taking full responsibility for product delivery, we invite you to reach out.