Head of Product

Description

Location: San Clemente, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Chief Technical Officer

About The Role

The Head of Product will play a pivotal role in leading product management, product development, and the full product lifecycle management (PLM) process across Sonance and James brands. Reporting directly to the CTO, this individual will shape product strategy, drive execution, and ensure seamless collaboration across global teams. The role covers loudspeakers, electronics, accessories, and supporting software ecosystems, balancing strategic vision with program and project oversight. This is a leadership opportunity to amplify the strengths of an already capable and high-performing team, working closely with experienced colleagues to refine, evolve, and scale our processes while maintaining the culture of excellence that defines Sonance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & PLM

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle (concept ? launch ? sustaining ? sunset).
• Build clear, scalable PLM processes that enhance communication, visibility and accountability.
• Develop product strategies aligned with Sonance’s business goals, customer needs, and premium brand positioning.
• Identify opportunities for AI integration into process efficiency and product innovation.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop existing team members, building on their strengths and capabilities.
• Partner with current leaders to identify areas for future growth and investment.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, cross-functional culture.
  
  

Program & Project Oversight

• Ensure programs deliver on-time, on-budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee project tracking, reporting, and communication across functions.
• Coordinate between electronics, software, and audio development efforts.
  
  

Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate communication of priorities, decisions, and program status across teams and to the executive team.
• Represent product strategy and roadmap to executive leadership and customers.
  
  

Customer & Market Engagement

• Engage directly with customers, channel partners, and market influencers to gather insights.
• Participate in hosted customer- facing events.
• Translate customer and market feedback into actionable roadmap priorities.
• Travel as needed to support customer events and trade shows.
• Global Partner Management
• Lead engagement with ODMs, CMs, and international partners globally.
• Navigate global certifications, compliance, and market differences.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with overseas development partners.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership in product management & program management, ideally in audio, electronics and software.
• High technical aptitude; capable of guiding engineering conversations and making informed decisions.
• Experience with global supply chain, ODMs/CMs, and international product launches.
• Strong communicator and people leader; proven ability to coach, support, and build teams.
• Customer-facing experience with confidence presenting to executives, partners, and clients.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to balance innovation with sustaining engineering.
• Passion for audio, electronics, and emerging technologies, including AI.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Ability to travel ~20% domestically and internationally
  
  

Sonance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where

innovation thrives through authentic partnerships.

Salary Description

250,000 - 300,000/yr