23 Aug
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SMART Technologies
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Calgary
23 Aug
SMART Technologies
Calgary
Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM SMART Technologies is an award-winning company that collaborates with bright minds around the world who believe in the power of innovation. Make an impact in education and business and beyond. These are the connections that really matter - and inspire greatness. #SMART Technologies is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our Interactive Displays portfolio team.
This is a high-impact role that spans the full product stack, fromdisplayhardware and corecomponentselection to the embedded software experiences that bring our products to life. You'llwork with a talented and collaborative team, have real ownership, and help define what comes next for SMART's product lines. Reporting to the Manager, Product Management,you'llbring strong knowledge of embedded systems, hardware products, and complementary software experiences to a role with depth, variety, and tangible impact.
As a product owner, you will lead strategy, planning, and delivery across a cross-functional team to build alignment and drive the success of SMART's interactive display products, accessories, and complementary software solutions. Analyze and help prioritize new hardware and software investment opportunities across the full product portfolio to inform the overall roadmap. Represent the voice of the customer through research, market data, and direct engagement, and use those insights to drive product prioritization and planning throughout the development process.
Be a student of the industry and related technology.Collaborate with internal and external hardware and software engineering and management teams as a key contributor to technical decisions and project governance.
Align product leadership to the technical direction and strategy and execution plans for the program.Lead cross-organizational discussions as needed for technical alignment. Own and deliver regular communication on product performance, including wins, challenges, and roadmap updates based on a deep understanding of customer needs, product profitability, market trends, and channel dynamics.
Collaborate closely with UX, HW/SW engineering, and other product managers throughout the development process to drive product decisions and deliver embedded experiences that meet market requirements. Drive alignment and buy-in across engineering, UX, marketing, and other teams without direct authority, rallying stakeholders around a shared product vision.
Education and Work Experience Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Experience in high-tech hardware and software development. Familiarity with any of the following is a strong asset: Embedded systems and SoC platforms (Android-based preferred) Hardware development and manufacturing Computer architecture and systems engineering, including chip design (CPU, GPU, NPU, ASICs), compute and memory hierarchy fundamentals, and how hardware and software tradeoffs affect product decisions Experience working with hardwarecomponentvendors, international ODM/OEM partners,
and third-party software vendors. Familiarity with emerging technologies in the consumer electronics space and an interest in how they can be applied to enhance product and customer experiences.
Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps, or related tools. Project management experience an asset.
Commercial
Awareness:Deep understanding of the business model, pricing, and how to drive revenue; ensures every product decision is grounded in financial viability, competitiveness, and customer value. Data-Driven Decision Making:Uses analytics, market data, and user feedback to inform priorities andvalidateproduct direction.
Technical
Depth:Strong mix of technical knowledge and business acumen, able to go deep with engineers - including on hardware architecture and systems trade-offs. Cross-Functional Leadership:Proven ability to manage complex product development processes and align teams around a shared goal.
Customer
Focus:Track record of turning customer insights into better, more competitive products. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.Supervision ~ Office-based role in a fast-paced work setting. Contributes to both individual projects and broader product management team efforts.
Occasional international travelrequired(up to 20%). At SMART, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where all individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability can thrive.
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