Product Director

As a Director Product Management, you will lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for one or more core products in the Company portfolio. This includes Video ManagementSoftware (VMS), Video Analytics, AI modules, Cloud & Edge solutions, and Unified Platform capabilities. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to bring scalable, intelligent, and secure video solutions to market.Key Responsibilities : Product Strategy & Roadmap :- Define and own the product vision and strategy aligned with company goals.- Identify market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to guide long-term innovation.- Build and maintain detailed product roadmaps, aligning with business objectives and customer needs. Product Development & Delivery :- Translate high-level ideas into actionable requirements (PRDs, user stories, wireframes).- Work closely with Engineering, UX and QA to define sprints, prioritize backlogs, and ensure timely product delivery.- Define and maintain the Product Certification Matrix - covering supported Cameras, hardware, edge devices, OS, browsers, cloud platforms, compliance standards (ONVIF, NDAA, etc.), and performance benchmarks.- Work closely with the documentation team to ensure delivery of user manuals, configuration guides, API docs, release notes, and FAQs.Drive product release planning :- Define upgrade paths and versioning- Ensure internal sales and support enablement- Conduct release readiness reviews and retrospectives Customer & Market Focus :- Represent the voice of the customer across internal teams, driving customer-centric design and features.- Partner with sales, marketing, and pre-sales teams to support go-to-market plans, demos, and training. Product Performance & Optimization :- Define KPIs and track product performance using analytics tools.- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or bugs and work toward continuous product improvement.- Define pricing, licensing models, and packaging strategy in collaboration with business leadership.Team Management :- Lead and manage product team, including product managers, product marketing managers, and product analysts.- Develop and execute talent development plans to ensure team growth and success.Key Requirements : Must-Have :- 12-15 years of experience in product management, with at least 8+ years in a senior or lead role.- Proven track record in delivering enterprise software or B2B SaaS products, preferably in surveillance, video analytics, AI, or cloud domains.- Understanding of video surveillance and management technologies (such as cameras, streaming protocols, deployment architectures, hardware and storage dependencies etc.) and application of AI technologies and principles to business needs.- Experience in defining and shipping platform-level features (modularity, APIs, integrations).- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to executive leadership and customers. Preferred :- Technical background (B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, ECE, or related fields); MBA is a plus.- Prior experience in B2B enterprise Saas domain.- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, AhaWhy Join Us :- Work at the forefront of AI-driven surveillance innovation.- Collaborate with a talented, mission-driven team impacting real-world safety and intelligence use cases.- Shape the future of intelligent video computing in rapidly growing markets like smart cities, critical infrastructure, transportation, and industrial security.- Competitive compensation, ESOPs, and a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and curiosity.- Global presence: Collaborate with international clients and teams, expanding your professional horizons (ref:hirist.tech)