Director of product management

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Product Management to lead our Point-of-Sale product portfolio—excluding Drive-Thru solutions. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of PAR’s POS hardware and software offerings, shaping product vision, driving innovation, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading solutions.

Position Location:

Remote, United States

Remote, Canada

Reports To

Sr. Director of Product, Hardware

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 8–10 years of product management experience in enterprise hardware/software, preferably in the hospitality or retail technology sector
• Proven success in managing complex product portfolios and cross-functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and experience with Excel-based modeling
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with global development partners
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
  
  

Additional Skills

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate market needs into actionable product plans
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Deep understanding of POS industry trends and customer requirements
  
  

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for PAR’s hardware products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to end-of-life—driving continuous improvement, profitability, and market relevance
• Cultivate deep understanding of customer pain points and use insights to guide product development and prioritization
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to drive successful product launches and sustained growth
• Serve as subject matter expert and key liaison on the segment’s product lines
• Manage pricing models, margin analysis, and profitability metrics, adjusting strategies based on market dynamics
• Lead product positioning, launch planning, and sales enablement to maximize adoption and revenue
• Monitor industry trends and competitor offerings to maintain a strategic edge
• Ensure all products meet high standards of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance
  
  

Interview Process

• Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
  
  

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.

Compensation Range: $170K - $200K