Job Summary:
SmallHD is a company that designs and manufactures advanced display products for filmmakers and the cinema industry. They are seeking a Product Manager to oversee the execution and delivery of products related to real-time video transmission, focusing on both broadcast and public safety markets.
Responsibilities:
โข Own execution of assigned products within the real-time video transmission portfolio
โข Work closely with engineering teams to guide development roadmap, resolve trade-offs, and ensure timely delivery
โข Support sales with product expertise in both broadcast and public safety customer engagements
โข Collaborate with marketing on product materials, positioning inputs, and launch readiness for multiple verticals
โข Work with operations and manufacturing on product transitions, forecasts, and lifecycle updates
โข Gather and analyze feedback from broadcasters, production teams, and public safety users (e.g., law enforcement, fire, emergency response)
โข Develop a strong understanding of live production workflows and public safety use cases such as incident response, situational awareness, and field-to-command video transmission
โข Track and understand competitive offerings in both broadcast and public safety segments
โข Identify feature gaps, and opportunities for continuous product improvement
โข Support definition of product requirements for public safety and government applications, including high-reliability and low-latency operation under challenging network conditions
โข Ensure product capabilities align with operational needs such as mobility, rapid setup, and secure transmission
โข Work with sales and field teams to support evaluations, pilots, and deployments with public safety agencies
โข Act as a key interface between engineering, sales, customer support, and marketing
โข Support sales with product expertise in both broadcast and public safety customer engagements
โข Collaborate with marketing on product materials, positioning inputs, and launch readiness for multiple verticals
โข Work with operations and manufacturing on product transitions, forecasts, and lifecycle updates
โข Contribute to roadmap development by providing input based on customer needs across broadcast and mission-critical markets
โข Break down roadmap initiatives into actionable development plans
โข Track progress against milestones and communicate status to stakeholders
โข Support product launches, including documentation, training, and internal enablement
โข Ensure smooth handoff to customer support and operations teams
โข Manage ongoing product updates, revisions, and sustaining activities
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 3โ7 years of product management or related experience (engineering, systems engineering, or technical marketing)
โข Experience in professional video, broadcast, or mission-critical communications preferred
โข Exposure to public safety, defense, or government video applications is highly desirable
โข Working knowledge of video technologies such as H.264/H.265, IP video transport, and low-latency streaming
โข Understanding of hardware/software integrated systems
โข Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and commercial teams
โข Ability to translate customer needs from both commercial and mission-critical users into clear product requirements
โข Comfortable supporting customer and sales interactions, including field deployments when needed
Preferred:
โข Experience supporting live production, broadcast, or public safety workflows
โข Familiarity with technologies such as cellular bonding, wireless video transmission, ultra-low latency encoding, IP contribution, and secure video transport
โข Exposure to competitive analysis and product positioning across multiple vertical markets
โข Familiarity with resilient communication technologies (e.g., cellular bonding, multi-network transmission) is a plus
โข Engineering degree is a plus
Company:
SmallHD online store contains LCD, OLED, and High Bright on-camera field monitors for HDMI and SDI cameras. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Cary, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.