Associate Technical Product Manager Jobs in Michigan

PRO-VISION Solutions is looking for a Technical Product Manager to join our growing company in Byron Center, MI.

This is an on-site, full-time position offers a great work environment with an excellent benefit package that includes paid time off, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays a 401K investing options, and additional benefits.

We are seeking a high-caliber, technically grounded Technical Product Manager (TPM) to drive the lifecycle of our next-generation safety, compliance, and connected vehicle solutions. In this role, you will sit at the critical intersection of Sales, Engineering, and the Customer, ensuring we build the right products for the market today while architecting our portfolio for tomorrow.

You will be responsible for defining product requirements, enhancing legacy platforms for future-proofing, and executing a forward-looking roadmap that leverages Computer Vision (AI), Radar, Edge Recording, and Cloud/SaaS telemetry. Your playground isn't just commercial trucks; it encompasses all areas of ground transit and local waterways.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cross-Functional Leadership & "Across-the-Aisle" Collaboration

• Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary translator between customer-facing Sales teams (commercial realities) and hardware/software Engineering teams (technical constraints).
• Synthesize Requirements: Transform fragmented feedback from the field into clear, prioritized Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) and Technical Product Requirements (PRDs).
• GTM Alignment: Partner closely with Sales and Marketing to develop Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, technical training materials, and value-proposition messaging.

2. Product Lifecycle & Future-Proofing

• Lifecycle Management: Manage products from concept to End-of-Life (EOL), making critical "Make vs. Buy vs. Partner" decisions to optimize speed-to-market.
• Enhance & Scale: Audit existing product lines to identify performance bottlenecks, updating legacy systems to ensure long-term reliability and modern cloud/HW compatibility.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, scannable product roadmaps, release notes, and validation criteria.

3. Strategic Innovation & Megatrend Tracking

• Technology Scouting: Serve as the subject matter expert on where safety and compliance technology is heading across ground transportation and local marine/waterway environments.
• Tech Stack Convergence: Drive the integration of multi-modal systems, including:
  • Computer Vision & AI: Edge-based cameras for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), driver behavior monitoring, and blind-spot detection.
  • Radar Technology: Short- and long-range radar for robust collision warning in all weather conditions.
  • Recording & Telemetry: Ruggedized, multi-channel mobile DVRs/NVRs.
  • Connected Cloud/SaaS: Real-time video streaming, OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, and fleet compliance analytics platforms.

4. Direct Customer Engagement

• Voice of the Customer (VoC): Regularly get out from behind the desk to join Sales on high-stakes customer visits, fleet pilots, and industry conferences.
• Technical Credibility: Confidently present product capabilities, handle technical objections, and lead deep-dive discovery sessions directly with enterprise fleet operators and OEMs.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

Technical Competencies

• Deep Domain Knowledge: Proven experience managing or engineering complex hardware-plus-software systems. Direct experience with automotive vision systems, radar integration, CAN bus/J1939 data, or ruggedized electronics is highly preferred.
• SaaS & Cloud Familiarity: Clear understanding of how edge devices interact with cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), including data protocols, video streaming constraints, and cellular/SaaS pipelines.
• Analytical Frameworks: Ability to use structured, data-driven frameworks (e.g., weighted scoring matrices) to justify roadmap prioritization and feature trade-offs.

Professional Experience & Soft Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Project Management, or Applications Engineering—ideally within the automotive aftermarket, commercial fleet, transport, or maritime safety spaces.
• The "Everyday Teacher" Mentality: Ability to distill highly complex, technical concepts (like electromagnetic interference, AI false-positive rates, or signal synchronization) into simple, high-impact explanations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Executive Presence: High emotional intelligence, exceptional presentation skills, and the confidence to command a room whether speaking to a software engineer, a salesperson, or a C-level executive at a customer site.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree: Required in a technical or business discipline. Highly preferred fields include:
  • Engineering: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Automotive/Robotics Engineering.
  • Business/Tech Fusion: Management Information Systems (MIS) or a related technical management degree.
• Advanced Credentials (A Plus, but not a hard barrier):
  • Graduate Certificates or Coursework in Engineering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Advanced Vehicle Systems.
  • MBA or Product Management Certifications (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, Scrum Alliance Product Owner) that demonstrate formal training in market validation and commercial strategy.

Professional Experience

• 5+ Years of Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience across roles such as Product Management, Technical Project Management, Systems Engineering, or Applications/Field Engineering.
• Domain Expertise: At least 2–3 years spent working directly with hardware-plus-software (IoT) ecosystems, ideally in one of the following sectors:
  • Automotive aftermarket or commercial fleet telematics.
  • Industrial safety, mass transit, heavy machinery, or marine/waterway electronics.
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), video telematics, or radar systems.
• Cross-Functional Track Record: Proven experience successfully managing products through conflicting priorities—balancing the short-term customization needs of Sales against the long-term architectural stability required by Engineering.
• Customer-Facing Success: Demonstrated background leading technical discovery sessions, managing pilot deployments, or presenting product roadmaps directly to high-value enterprise clients, fleet managers, or tier-1 partners.

We are Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.