Lead the development and continuous improvement of a globally deployed hardware and firmware product portfolio, working closely with customers and engineering teams to deliver innovative water management solutions. Partner directly with the CTO in a high-impact role that combines technical expertise, product leadership and customer engagement, with the opportunity to grow into broader technology leadership over time.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised Australian technology company developing innovative automation, control and monitoring solutions that improve water management and agricultural productivity worldwide. With a strong international presence and a proven track record of delivering industry-leading hardware, firmware and software solutions, the organisation is helping address some of the world's most critical water and food security challenges.

Driven by innovation and continuous improvement, the business offers the opportunity to work on technology with real-world impact while contributing to the evolution of products deployed across major infrastructure and water networks globally.

Description

- Lead a globally deployed portfolio of hardware, firmware and industrial IoT products used by customers across critical water infrastructure networks.
- Drive product innovation, enhancement and lifecycle management through close collaboration with customers, engineering teams and business stakeholders.
- Translate customer and market insights into product roadmap priorities and investment decisions.
- Build and strengthen product management capability, introducing greater structure and discipline across the product function.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver reliable, scalable and customer-focused technology solutions.
- Work directly with the CTO on strategic product, innovation and technology initiatives.

Profile

Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical,



Civil or a related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the development, management or commercialisation of hardware, firmware, embedded or industrial technology products.
- Experience in a Product Management, Technical Product Leadership, Innovation Management or equivalent role.
- Demonstrated experience managing products through multiple stages of the product lifecycle, from enhancement and commercialisation through to ongoing product support and continuous improvement.
- Strong customer engagement experience, with the ability to translate customer requirements into product priorities and outcomes.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Technical Services and Commercial functions.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across a matrix organisation.
- Technical knowledge across several of the following areas:
- Embedded electronics and firmware
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Instrumentation and process control
- Industrial IoT, telemetry and communications technologies
- Sensors, actuators and field devices
- Hardware product development and lifecycle management

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer needs, technical considerations and business objectives.

Nice to Have

- Postgraduate business qualification (MBA) or formal Product Management training.
- Experience within water,



irrigation, utilities or critical infrastructure environments.
- Experience with PLCs, remote telemetry, communications networks or industrial IoT solutions.
- Exposure to product commercialisation, business case development, pricing or portfolio planning.
- Experience introducing or maturing Product Management frameworks and processes.
- Knowledge of manufacturing environments, product compliance or quality management systems.
- Experience working with international customers, stakeholders or globally deployed products.
- Previous leadership or people management experience.
- Ambition to grow into broader technology and business leadership responsibilities over time.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to lead the evolution of a globally deployed hardware and firmware product portfolio with real-world impact.
- Direct partnership with the CTO and exposure to key strategic technology and product decisions.
- Opportunity to build and strengthen product management capability within a growing global organisation.
- High-visibility role working across Engineering, Operations, Commercial and Customer teams.
- Exposure to international markets including North America, Latin America, India and EMEA.
- Work for a purpose-driven business focused on improving water management, agricultural productivity and global food security.
- Opportunity to influence innovative hardware, firmware and industrial IoT solutions deployed at scale.
- Collaborative and highly technical environment with robust leadership support.
- Long-term career progression into broader technology and business leadership responsibilities.
- Competitive remuneration package, including performance bonus and potential long-term incentive opportunities.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Katya Campi on +61 2 8221 8117.

📌 Head of Product (Hawthorn)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Hawthorn