Full-Time

Senior Product Manager

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Afero

Afero

51-200 employees

IoT platform for secure device connectivity

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$215k - $240kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
SCRUM
Requirements
  • 8+ years of of Product Management experience on scaled products in Smart Home or other consumer-related platforms.
  • Demonstrable understanding of consumer devices in the IoT industry, standards, and direction.
  • Experienced with product marketing in a partnership framework.
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills for internal and external audiences.
  • Understanding of security concepts as they apply to IOT and related technologies.
  • Experience with B2B2C at scale.
  • Passion for enabling customer success through innovating and launching useful, smart products.
Responsibilities
  • Develop ideas for products and features that will delight Afero’s customers.
  • Work with Customers, Sales, and Business Development to understand market needs.
  • Define roadmaps and user stories for products that are being built to run on the Afero platform.
  • Craft customer-facing product messaging aligned with key value proposition.
  • Own customer success for critical accounts.
  • Perform day-to-day inbound Product Management in a scrum-based environment, working directly with Hardware, Firmware, and Cloud engineering teams, Program Management, and QA.
  • Manage and prioritize backlogs.
  • Prioritize and provide product management support for 3rd-party certifications as they apply to your areas of responsibility.
  • Contribute to the overall Afero Platform vision and roadmap.
  • Perform competitive analysis for your products and features.
  • Define and measure KPIs for your products and features.
  • Support Sales and Business Development by providing materials and presenting to customers and partners as needed.
  • Remote work is available, but the role is local to the SF Bay area. Periodic and regular travel to the company headquarters in Los Altos, CA is expected.

Afero provides solutions for connecting devices to the internet, known as the Internet of Things (IoT). Their technology allows both stationary and mobile devices to connect securely and efficiently. Afero's IoT platform simplifies the integration of IoT technology into products, enabling businesses to manage their devices remotely. A notable partnership with Home Depot has led to the Hubspace Smart Home platform, which helps consumers manage smart home products easily. Additionally, Afero incorporates AI to enhance connectivity and security, allowing for better data analysis and decision-making. The company stands out with a significant number of IoT patents, providing a competitive edge and potential revenue from its intellectual property. Afero's goal is to offer user-friendly, scalable solutions for both businesses and consumers in the IoT space.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$90.8M

Headquarters

Los Altos, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for edge computing aligns with Afero's secure connectivity focus.
  • The rise of Matter standard offers integration opportunities for Afero's platform.
  • 5G network expansion enhances Afero's IoT device connectivity offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging IoT platforms with similar solutions may erode Afero's market share.
  • Potential Bluetooth security vulnerabilities could harm Afero's reputation.
  • Open-source IoT platforms challenge Afero's proprietary solutions.

What makes Afero unique

  • Afero's platform integrates secure Bluetooth Smart modules for enhanced device connectivity.
  • The company boasts the 5th largest IoT patent portfolio, strengthening its market position.
  • Afero's partnership with Home Depot highlights its capability in smart home solutions.

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