Product Director

About the Role:

We’rehiring a senior technical product leader to ownSunco’slightingand electrical supplyportfolio end-to-end. This role willmanage and scale a team of Product Managers and Project/Program Managers. This role is accountable for bothwhat we build(product strategy, requirements, customer value) andhow we build it(NPI execution, manufacturing alignment, supplier partnerships, iteration systems).

You’lllead lighting products from concept through launch and into high-velocity iteration.You’lldrivegains inreliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, cost-downs, and customer outcomes.You’lloperateas a cross-teamleader, becauseyou understand that a single team cangofast, but a team of teams cango far.

You'llpartnerclosely withdata, software engineering, hardwareengineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, sales/marketing,CSand more.You'realreadyactively exploring howAI+ datais reshapingmanufacturing and hardware product development..

WhatYou’llDo:

• Own lighting products end-to-end:Lead NPI from requirements → prototypes → validation/compliance → pilot → ramp → launch → post-launch iteration.

• Lead and develop the PM/Program team:Manage Product Managers and Project/Program Managers; set operating cadence, priorities, and execution standards; coach decision-making and communication quality.

• Manage full product lifecycle:Drive roadmap planning from concept to end-of-life; continuously assess market conditions and customer needs; lead feature additions, refreshes, and portfolio decisions.

• Drive iteration at scale:Improve reliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, packaging, margin, returns/defects, yield, lead time, and supplier/CM changes.

• Serve as primary operations point of contact:Understand factory operations and manufacturing constraints to prevent misalignment, reduce waste, and protectSunco’stime and resources.

• Lead supplier and vendor relationships:Ensure factories and partners prioritizeSunco—supporting faster development, smoother production, better terms, and improved pricing.

• Run cross-functional decision systems:Facilitatephase gates, executive updates, and high-quality decisions across product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales/marketing, and analytics.

• Operate with a data-driven mindset:Gather and synthesize quantitative + qualitative inputs; build decision narratives that align stakeholders and enable fast, confident bets.

• Apply AI to accelerate work:Identifyand implement practical AI-enabled improvements in requirements, documentation,issuetriage, test planning, and manufacturing/quality insights.

What We Are Looking For:

• Lighting industry background: Strong understanding of lighting customers, trends, channels, and technology progression.

• Technical hardware depth:High-level understanding of lighting technology and innovation, with hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, and/or electromechanical systems.

• Engineering training strongly preferred:EE degree/training or equivalent technical hardware product leadership background.

• 7+ years shipping hardware products from concept to scale (lighting/electrical preferred) with meaningful hands-on engineering involvement.

• 3+ years in technical hardware product management and/or hardware engineering leadership, including leading teams and driving cross-functional outcomes.

• Technical fluency in lighting hardware:LED systems, drivers/power, chips, dimming behavior, thermal/reliability, manufacturability, and core EE principles.

• Manufacturing + supplier/ODM/CM experience:RFQ, sampling, pilots, production support, and navigating factory operations effectively.
• Market Analysis: Exceptional understanding of demographics and customer needs. Has the ability to root cause customer pain points and translate that into product features and offerings.

• Communication and influence:Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to align and drive outcomes across teams (including senior stakeholders) without direct authority.

• Data-first decision making:Comfortable using quantitative and qualitative inputs to make and defend product decisions at speed.

Benefits & Perks

AtSunco, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our team members, our offeringinclude:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage:Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive health insurance plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with Company Match: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match to help you save for retirement.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):Take advantage of FSAs to manage out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently.

• Time Off Policy: We believe in the importance of work-life balance and provide a generous time off policy, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Accessconfidential counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges.