Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a 1-2 year roadmap for Promethean’s Active Panel and display portfolio

• Align product strategy with Promethean’s mission to empower users worldwide

• Identify opportunities for innovation across hardware, software, and services within the classroom ecosystem

• Lead the end-to-end management of product lines, including hardware platforms, embedded OS (e.g., Android-based experiences), and connected software solutions

• Drive the launch of new ActivPanel generations and complementary offerings

• Own product positioning, value proposition, and lifecycle management across global markets

• Evaluate, select, and manage OEM/ODM partners for upcoming Promethean hardware programs

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to assess vendor capabilities, cost structures, quality, and scalability

• Lead RFI/RFP processes and contribute to contract and partner selection decisions

• Ensure OEM partners align with Promethean’s standards for performance, reliability, innovation, and global distribution needs

• Use qualitative and quantitative insights (usage data, classroom workflows, field research) to identify unmet needs

• Translate real user problems into innovative, scalable product solutions

• Partner with engineering, UX, curriculum, sales, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive solutions

• Collaborate with global regional teams to ensure products meet local market needs while maintaining platform consistency

• Act as a key voice of the product internally and externally, evangelizing Promethean’s solutions

• Define product requirements spanning hardware, firmware, and software integration

• Manage product backlogs, feature prioritization, and release cycles

• Ensure high-quality delivery of reliable, intuitive, and impactful classroom technology

• Define and monitor KPIs for product success, including adoption, engagement, revenue, and customer satisfaction

• Continuously evaluate product performance and iterate based on insights

• Maintain leadership in the AV and edtech space through ongoing innovation

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in the audio-visual (AV) industry, with a strong focus on display or interactive technologies.

• Proven track record of managing and launching new product lines, particularly interactive flat panels or comparable hardware/software solutions.

• Hands-on experience working with OEM/ODM partners, including vendor evaluation and selection.

• Demonstrated success in defining strategy and delivering complex, integrated hardware and software products.

• Strong lifecycle management experience, from concept through commercialization and scaling.

• Ability to leverage customer insights, market data, and analytics to drive decisions.

• Solid understanding of AV systems, including display technologies, touch interfaces, and connectivity.

• Familiarity with Android-based systems and embedded device ecosystems preferred.

• Knowledge of hardware development cycles, supply chain considerations, and global manufacturing.

• Understanding classroom technology environments, IT infrastructure, and procurement cycles in education.

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to articulate compelling product visions.

• Strong cross-functional leadership across global, matrixed teams and external partners.

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment, including third-party vendors.

• Customer-first mindset

• Strategic thinking and execution

• Data-driven decision-making

• Vendor/partner evaluation and negotiation awareness

• Adaptability and innovation