Product Line Director

The Product Line Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of Liberty Defense’s AI-powered security detection products, including its flagship product HEXWAVE and HD-AIT scanners. This role ensures the product line delivers on customer and market needs, operates efficiently, and achieves performance objectives. The Director serves as the primary owner of the product line, managing day-to-day execution, cross-functional coordination, and product delivery.

Essential Functions

• Define and communicate the strategic vision and roadmap for the product line, aligning with company objectives and market trends.
• Analyze market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation, expansion, and differentiation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sales, and marketing to ensure strategic initiatives are executed effectively.
• Drive product lifecycle strategy, including ideation, development, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance metrics and regularly assess product line performance to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the product line, ensuring products meet quality, performance, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the product line internally and externally.
• Monitor product performance, including adoption metrics, customer feedback, and operational efficiency, and implement improvements as needed.
• Support cross-functional communication and ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and expectations.

Additional Position Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Company anticipates growth in the product line and direct reports to be determined.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or related leadership roles, preferably in high-tech, AI, or security detection industries.
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing product strategy and driving business growth.
• Strong market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primarily office-based environment with standard office equipment; may require occasional travel to company sites or customer locations.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification, and do not represent an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and responsibilities required of personnel assigned to this position.

Salary Range

$150,000-$200,000 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, and promote associates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.