Head of Hardware-Software Product Management

Location:

Experience:

Function:

Industry:

visionary product leader

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

• 20+ years in 

  product management

  , with deep ownership of the entire lifecycle — from concept to GTM to scale.
• Proven track record of managing 

  physical products

   — such as 

  automobiles, consumer hardware, IoT devices, wearables

  , or related industries.
• Strong exposure to 

  B2C business models

  , ideally within companies known for 

  exceptional customer centricity

  .
• Demonstrated understanding of 

  Indian customer behavior

   and market nuances — not just from data, but lived experience.

Leadership DNA:

• Prior experience in 

  leading cross-functional product teams

  , including engineering, design, marketing, and ops.
• Ability to think big, inspire teams, and work with 

  founders, CXOs, and Boards

  .
• An 

  entrepreneurial mindset

   — you’ve either built something of your own or thrived in startup environments where nothing was set in stone.
• A 

  problem solver and innovator

   — someone who asks “why not?” and builds pathways where none existed.

Education:

• Undergraduate in 

  Engineering

   is a must.
• MBA from a 

  Tier-1 B-school

   in India or abroad (IIMs, ISB, INSEAD, Wharton, etc.) preferred.

Personality & Presence:

• Strong 

  executive presence

  , strategic thinker, yet hands-on when needed.
• A 

  team player and collaborator

   — ego-free, driven by impact.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a 

  bold, customer-obsessed

   organization with a mission to build category-defining products.
• Influence 

  strategy at the highest level

  , working closely with the founders and board.
• Create meaningful impact in a sector that touches millions.
• Lead a passionate team hungry for innovation.

If this sounds like your next adventure — or if you know someone who fits this bill — we’d love to hear from you.

DM us or write to swarna@peopleimpact.in

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