GSM Outdoors is building the next generation of connected outdoor technology, and they are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Product Management to lead their mobile and software ecosystem. In this leadership role, you will define and execute the product vision for consumer-facing applications and connected devices, while mentoring a team of Product Managers and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the long-term product strategy and roadmap for GSM’s mobile applications, cloud services, and connected software ecosystem
- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Product Managers and Product Owners across mobile, backend, and platform initiatives
- Partner closely with engineering leadership across iOS, Android, cloud infrastructure, QA, DevOps, and firmware to deliver high-quality releases on schedule
- Translate customer needs, business goals, and market opportunities into clear product requirements, prioritized backlogs, and measurable execution plans
- Establish product KPIs such as retention, engagement, crash-free performance, subscription conversion, feature adoption, and app store ratings
- Use analytics, experimentation, and customer feedback loops to drive continuous improvement and long-term product health
- Collaborate with marketing and customer experience teams to support product launches, onboarding flows, App Store / Google Play optimization, and in-app messaging
- Ensure products meet privacy, security, and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, platform policies) while maintaining customer trust
- Help define GSM’s connected services future, including opportunities in subscription models, AI-driven features, remote device management, and digital ecosystem expansion
Requirements:
- 10+ years of product management experience in consumer mobile apps, software platforms, SaaS, or connected device ecosystems
- 3+ years of experience leading and developing Product Managers or cross-functional product teams
- Proven track record of shipping and scaling high-quality iOS and Android applications with strong adoption, engagement, and user ratings
- Strong technical fluency across mobile development ecosystems, APIs, cloud services, analytics platforms, and Agile delivery
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to balance customer experience, technical complexity, and business outcomes
- Strategic thinker with executive presence and the ability to align stakeholders across engineering, marketing, sales, and leadership
- Experience working on hardware-connected software products (IoT, outdoor tech, smart home, wearables, etc.) strongly preferred
- Passion for the outdoors, hunting, scouting, or outdoor recreation is a plus