Product Manager

Summary

Join Universal Audio (UA), a pioneer in audio and music production tools, as a Product Manager. You will be responsible for managing product initiatives across UA’s hardware portfolio, prioritizing product backlogs, working with engineering teams, and developing product roadmaps. This role requires experience in product management, particularly in consumer hardware/software, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. You should possess strong business acumen, analytical skills, and excellent communication skills. A passion for music and expertise in computer music or a related field are essential. The position offers competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Product Management ideally in consumer hardware/software (audio/music tech strongly preferred)
• Experience identifying customer and market pain points and building solutions to solve them
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Proven experience managing the full product lifecycle for multiple successful product launches
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to make data-informed decisions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Passion for music—whether as a creator, performer, or enthusiast
• Expert in computer music, audio recording/creation, or related field
• Willing to travel when necessary
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years in product management

Responsibilities

• Own and manage product initiatives across UA’s hardware portfolio, including embedded and host-based software integration
• Support multiple product lines within UA’s hardware portfolio, and the related software roadmap that meets the needs of UA customers and UA’s growing business
• Prioritize product backlogs and manage trade-offs between cost, scope, and schedule during development
• Work with engineering teams during the development phase to management cost/schedule tradeoffs, serving as the voice of the customer and of the business
• Work with internal stakeholders to establish business cases that serve as justification for new products and features with a clear representation of the costs and benefits
• Develop and maintain detailed product roadmaps, requirements documents, business cases, and go-to-market plans
• Act as a key liaison between Product Development and Go-To-Market teams to ensure product readiness and successful launches

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Safe Harbor Contribution
• Stock Options
• Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off)