About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Support the development, communication, and execution of product strategy for an assigned product category, delivering brand strategy, product category management, and integrated marketing planning.
• Maintain and evolve a clear product roadmap aligned to short- and long-term business objectives, prioritizing fast-paced new product development, releases, and sustaining product support.
• Define features and requirements through well-written user stories and acceptance criteria that drive both hardware and software engineering efforts.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer experience teams to create go-to-market plans, pricing strategies, and operational plans that grow and scale the business.
• Support daily scrum activities; work with engineering teams to track progress, resolve blockers, and meet delivery timelines.
• Provide product content guidance and prioritization; assist with integrated marketing planning and launch execution.
• Protect confidential information, follow health & safety guidelines, and contribute to team goals and projects.

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Who You Are (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in engineering, marketing, and/or product management (or similar roles).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear user stories and product requirements.
• Comfortable working on products that combine hardware and software elements.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and experience supporting sprint planning and ceremonies.
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with connected devices, IoT, or consumer-focused hardware+software products.
• Prior exposure to go-to-market strategy, pricing, or integrated marketing planning.
• Experience using product management tools (roadmapping, backlog, analytics) and working with cross-functional stakeholders to drive launches.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $85,500.00 - $162,975.00 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
• Position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan and includes a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) contribution (benefits subject to eligibility).
• Careertakes and our client comply with applicable pay transparency laws; if you have questions about compensation or benefits for this role in your state, please ask during the application process.

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Location & Work Model

• Hybrid role based in Oak Brook, IL. Candidates should expect a mix of on-site collaboration at the Oak Brook office and remote work as coordinated with the hiring team.

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Reasonable Accommodations & Equal Access

Careertakes and our client welcome applicants with disabilities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation during the application or interview process, please request it via the application portal or noted contact method for this posting. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.