Associate Product Manager

Picarro

Associate Product Manager owning workplace monitoring hardware and software products at Picarro, a data-driven optical spectroscopy company. Driving roadmaps, Agile delivery, customer insight, and gas-industry commercialization.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management, including defining product roadmaps, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in managing both hardware and software products throughout their lifecycle.

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Product ManagementAgile MethodologiesHardware Product DevelopmentMarket Research AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Roadmap DefinitionMRD AuthoringPRD AuthoringUser Story DevelopmentAcceptance Criteria DefinitionKPI TrackingData AnalysisProduct Lifecycle ManagementSprint PlanningBacklog Grooming

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationResults-Oriented AttitudeRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluencePendoFigmaCloud-Based SaaS Platforms

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceEngineeringHazardous GasesEPA ReportingNew Product IntroductionProduct Lifecycle Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, prioritize, and communicate the product roadmap for workplace hardware and software products
Conduct customer interviews, analyze field and usage data, and synthesize market research
Author MRDs, PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Partner with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, QA, software development, and data analytics teams to deliver products on time and within budget
Participate as product owner in Agile scrum cycles, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, story review, and retrospectives
Collaborate on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle (PLC) processes
Develop sales collateral, training materials, and competitive positioning; support pre-sales activities
Present products at conferences, trade shows, and customer sites; build relationships with gas utility accounts and industry stakeholders
Define KPIs, track adoption and field performance post-launch, and drive continuous improvement
Monitor competitive, technology, and regulatory trends in workplace exposure
Report to the Director of Application Development/Workplace Product Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field
2-3 years of experience in product management and overall 3-5 years of experience in applications engineering, or an equivalent role with product ownership responsibilities
Hands-on experience managing software, hardware, or ideally both products
Demonstrated familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
Experience as a product owner or active participant in sprint-based development
Experience with hardware product development processes, including NPI, design verification, and product lifecycle management
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing MRDs, PRDs, or functional specifications
Strong aptitude to articulate and execute on business strategy with a results-oriented, 'make it happen' attitude
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20% of the time for customer visits, conferences, and trade shows
Preferred: Exposure to regulatory frameworks governing Ethylene Oxide or other acute or chronic hazardous gases, EPA reporting
Preferred: Experience with data analytics products, cloud-based SaaS platforms, or enterprise software for the energy sector
Preferred: Proficiency with product and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Pendo, or Figma
Preferred: Prior experience in a startup or high-growth technology company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
401K
Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)
Bonus eligibility
Equity