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The HyperX Software Product Manager is so much more than a messenger between stakeholders. The responsibilities for this role include serving as the primary point-of-contact for software projects from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Our ideal Software PM will anticipate and innovate trends in gaming software while keeping our overall software strategy in mind. The role requires taking ownership of HyperX's hardware enablement and customization software products to find new ways to expand into creative and fresh feature sets. Excellent communication skills and detailed technical knowledge will be essential for explaining requirements to developers and working with them to deliver product improvements to our end users.

Responsibilities:

+ Understands the overall market, competitors, and open-source technologies.

+ Defines software product requirements, including both hardware- and software-specific features.

+ Works closely with stakeholders to understand needs and priorities.

+ Translates user requirements into executable and workable feature items with the software engineering and design teams.

+ Translates market and stakeholder needs into product requirements and definitions.

+ Collaborates with stakeholders to guide feature development and prioritization.

+ Acts as an advocate for the stakeholders during specification and development stages.

+ Maintains the software product roadmap.

+ Understands software analytics and how they contribute to key performance indicators (KPIs).

Knowledge & Skills

+ Strong technical knowledge of complex software systems, including enterprise, middleware, firmware, and embedded systems.

+ Adept at collecting and analyzing input from multiple sources (customers, sales, engineering, marketing, competitor, and management).

+ Clear understanding of SCRUM and Agile workflows.

+ Significant experience in software development, systems engineering, or software product management.

+ Ability to understand and deal well with rapid development cycles and remain flexible in the face of uncertainty.

+ Ability to not only communicate in software engineering specific jargon and non-technical language but also translate between the two.

Scope & Impact

+ Decisions and actions typically impact multiple departments and may have downstream repercussions lasting multiple weeks.

+ Advises various internal, partner, and customer teams on the needs and requirements of target markets.

+ Works closely with architects and technology leads, directly engaging with internal and external software development teams.

Complexity

+ Moderate: Some senior management interface; frequent cross-functional/cross-organizational interaction on execution of tactics.

+ Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project

+ Leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution.

Education & Experience

+ Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence.

+ 4-6 years of relevant experience.

About HyperX

HyperX's mission has been to develop a wide array of high-quality peripherals - headsets, keyboards, mice, mousepads, and charging accessories - for the gaming community and beyond. Our award-winning brand is known for consistently delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrities, pro gamers, and tech enthusiasts worldwide because it's designed by people with a passion for gaming. With over 20 million headsets, one million keyboards, and one million microphones shipped worldwide, we're just getting started.

Join the global #HyperXFamily and learn how our products can enhance your experience by boosting performance for your PC, consoles, and mobile devices. No matter your skill level, preferred genre, or play style, we embrace gaming enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief - We're All Gamers.

The pay range for this role is **$104,800** to **$158,250** USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

+ Health insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Long term/short term disability insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible spending account

+ Life insurance

+ Generous time off policies, including;

+ 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview (https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/) )

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.