Head of Product - Hardware

At Bloq.it, we've pioneered the world’s leading smart locker solution, revolutionizing online deliveries with easy participation, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability. We serve millions of users worldwide, process over 30 million transactions each year, and stand among Europe’s fastest-growing companies.

We are now seeking a Head of Product for Hardware, to lead our hardware product development team—a small, agile group responsible for creating and evolving Bloq.it’s next-generation hardware and IoT solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of both hardware/IoT development cycles and large-scale manufacturing processes, along with the ability to stay closely attuned to market trends and user needs.

What will be your responsibilities

• Lead Hardware Product Strategy: Define and drive the roadmap for Bloq.it’s hardware portfolio, balancing new product innovation with iterative improvements on existing solutions.
• Manage a Small, Focused Team: Oversee a dedicated team of hardware product professionals, setting goals, guiding day-to-day activities, and enabling professional growth.
• Close Collaboration with Cross-Functional Groups: Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales/Marketing to ensure alignment on product requirements, timelines, and go-to-market strategies.
• Market and Industry Insights: Research market dynamics, gather customer feedback, and stay current on emerging IoT technologies to inform product development and keep Bloq.it ahead of the curve.
• Hardware Manufacturing Oversight: Ensure products are designed for manufacturability at scale, managing supplier relationships and production processes to meet quality and cost targets.
• Iterative Improvement: Gather data, user insights, and field feedback to continuously refine hardware products, driving higher reliability, user satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage hardware products from concept through end-of-life, including defining requirements, coordinating design milestones, and tracking release metrics.

What are the requirements to join us in this position

• Demonstrated Hardware/IoT Expertise: Significant experience overseeing hardware product lifecycles—from concept and prototyping to mass-scale manufacturing and deployment.
• Strong Manufacturing Know-How: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain considerations, and cost optimization strategies for hardware products.
• Product Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead small, focused teams, manage cross-functional collaborations, and drive complex initiatives on time and on budget.
• Market-Driven Mindset: Capable of translating market and industry insights into robust product strategies, ensuring product-market fit and competitive differentiation.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Adept at conveying technical concepts, aligning stakeholders across departments, and presenting product roadmaps to executive leadership.
• Analytical & Data-Driven: Comfortable using data to validate assumptions, prioritize features, and iterate on product improvements.
• Passion for Innovation: Eager to shape the next generation of Bloq.it’s hardware solutions, pushing boundaries in IoT, logistics, and last-mile delivery.

What will you get if you join us in this position

• High-Impact Role: Directly influence the hardware product portfolio that defines Bloq.it’s value proposition, reaching millions of users.
• Dynamic & Fast-Growing Environment: Join an organization recognized among Europe’s fastest-growing, committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ownership & Influence: Drive decisions on product direction, technology choices, and strategic partner relationships.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Including a performance-based bonus, health insurance (Portuguese), and additional perks that align with your experience.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: A remote-friendly policy and flexible schedules help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Team Culture & Collaboration: Participate in occasional in-person sessions at our HQ in Lisbon, Portugal, to align with colleagues and stay immersed in Bloq.it’s culture.

If you’re passionate about bringing cutting-edge hardware solutions to market and thrive on driving product innovation, Bloq.it is the place for you.

Ready to be our new #bloqstar and lead the evolution of our hardware products?

We can’t wait to hear from you!