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The Elevator Pitch

Evolv is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead the ongoing enhancement of Evolv eXpedite™, our concealed weapons detection system for bag screening, which started shipping in January 2026.

As Product Manager, your focus will be to deliver meaningful product improvements which enhance capabilities, increase reliability, and reduce cost. The improvement you make to Evolv eXpedite will ultimately drive customer adoption, subscription renewals, and long-term product value. This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a solid understanding of core engineering domains, including mechanical and electrical engineering, embedded systems, and applied AI. Experience with x-ray imaging or other inspection technologies is required, as credibility with R&D is essential to influencing design trade-offs, improving detection accuracy, and accelerating product reliability improvements. The ideal candidate brings structured thinking, a strong bias for action, and a focus on driving customer value.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

Success as our Product Manager, eXpedite will require developing deep credibility with our R&D team. Candidates with prior experience in x-ray imaging, computed tomography, or other inspection technologies will be best positioned to translate technical complexity into actionable product decisions. A working understanding of x-ray physics, image processing, and system calibration will enable this Product Manager to influence design trade-offs, improve detection accuracy, and accelerate product reliability improvements.

Within 3 months, you will:

+ Meet with customers and observe eXpedite in live environments to understand how product performance impacts security operations and customer return on investment

+ Support a go-live installation to gain first-hand insight into deployment success factors and customer pain points

+ Present a brief to leadership outlining initial impression of the market and product improvement opportunities aligned to customer impact

+ Build strong relationships across the sales, customer enablement, support, service, and research & development organizations to understand internal product perspectives

+ Refine the product roadmap to prioritize initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, product reliability, and cost reduction

By 6 months, you will:

+ Deliver at least one roadmap initiative that improves system performance, reliability, or customer experience

+ Lead the successful field testing of a new feature update

+ Launch a new version of eXpedite software and enable internal teams and partners to sell and support the update effectively

+ Educate internal and partner field teams as well as customers on the new features in the launch

+ Be recognized as the go-to product leader for eXpedite—driving cross-functional alignment and delivering against performance metrics like NPS, renewal rate, and time-to-resolution

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

As Product Manager for Evolv eXpedite™, you’ll drive product strategy and execution from concept to launch, ensuring technical feasibility, customer value, and business impact. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, differentiated solutions that improve reliability, reduce costs, and support growth.

Product Execution and Strategy

+ Owns and execute the eXpedite product roadmap, delivering reliability improvements, cost reductions, and differentiated features that drive renewals and new business.

+ Translates customer and market needs into clear, actionable product requirements that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.

+ Guides R&D teams in design trade-off decisions by leveraging your understanding of x-ray system performance, detector behavior, and image reconstruction principles.

+ Partners closely with hardware, firmware, and AI teams to ensure cohesive system design and high product reliability.

+ Ensures compliance with country-specific regulations and certification requirements to support market expansion.

Technical Credibility and Influence

+ Demonstrates deep understanding of x-ray imaging fundamentals including beam geometry, detector physics, and image reconstruction to guide data-driven design decisions.

+ Serves as a trusted partner to R&D, bridging system physics, algorithmic design, and product usability.

+ Applies technical fluency to prioritize features that meaningfully improve detection accuracy, reduce false alarms, and enhance system reliability.

GTM Readiness

+ Partners with Marketing, Sales, Service and Enablement teams to prepare go-to-market teams for new feature launches

+ Develops and maintain product pricing, SKUs, and price books; train internal and partner teams on product positioning and value

+ Supports Sales to customer proposals, deal desk discussions, and field training to accelerate sales and reduce friction in closing

+ Provides technical clarity and context when discussing imaging performance, reliability metrics, and product differentiators with customers.

Product Quality & Lifecycle Management

+ Leads field testing, third-party validation, and change control to ensure high-quality, reliable product releases.

+ Analyzes field performance and calibration data to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.

+ Collaborates with R&D to validate new algorithms or hardware adjustments impacting x-ray image quality and system throughput.

+ Writes detailed release notes and monitor post-launch adoption, performance, and issue resolution to ensure product success in the field.

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

+ Acts as the product expert and primary liaison between engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams.

+ Participates in customer site visits, product demos, and pilot programs to capture feedback on image performance and detection accuracy.

+ Builds credibility with internal technical leaders by engaging in peer-level conversations about imaging physics, calibration, and system behavior.

+ Supports customer and partner evaluations of Evolv’s cybersecurity posture and product performance.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?

You will be joining the Product team and reporting directly to our Senior Director, Product Management. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and every employee plays a vital role in protecting lives through technology.

Where is the role located?

This role is based in our headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Due to the nature of our software-enabled hardware products, this position requires daily on-site work. There is approximately 20% anticipated domestic travel required for customer visits, test events and tradeshows.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000- $148,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:

+ The specific salary range for your preferred location

+ A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings

+ Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

Benefits

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:

+ Do the right thing, always;

+ Put people first'

+ Own it;

+ Win together; and continue to

+ Be bold, stay curious.

Our Benefits Include:

+ Equity as part of your total compensation package

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)

+ Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind

+ Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you

+ Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development

+ Subscription to Calm

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [email protected].

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.