The Product Manager for Q-SYS Platform will play a leading role in the ongoing development of Q-SYS at the intersection of all key platform technologies supporting Audio, Video, Control and Cloud. This role will focus on the underlying technologies that tie all of those product domains together in order to deliver a cohesive solution for all focus application spaces, including Collaboration, Commercial AV and Entertainment. Key areas of responsibility will be managing and innovating the following; software applications such as Q-SYS Designer and Administrator; technology areas such as Security, Encryption, Redundancy, Networking, CPU utilization, Software Licensing, Reporting and Analytics; user workflows such as System Design, Device Discovery and Pairing, Configuration, Updating, Troubleshooting and Recovery. In short, this role will drive technologies, features, software applications and user workflows that will enable audio, video control and cloud solutions, while shaping the Q-SYS experience for system integrators and end users for years to come. 

As a leader in the Product Management team, the successful candidate will collaborate proactively with the existing team of seven domain-specific Q-SYS Product Managers, Product Architects and development leaders to identify inter-team-dependencies and work in a cross-functional manner to ensure the successful delivery of each release, whether software or hardware, that leverages the Q-SYS Platform. A key expectation of this role is the ability to collaborate with developers and Architects to innovate in the fundamental areas of the platform that are responsible for delivering the Q-SYS experience, including new and novel ways to deliver the Q-SYS OS, and prioritize all platform development efforts to balance ongoing evolution with incremental improvements to ensure that Q-SYS continues to be the most advanced, flexible and capable AV&C infrastructure solution available. 

QSC thrives where innovative technology and compelling audio-visual experiences intersect. For over 50 years, QSC has pioneered the technology and solutions that enable immersive cinema, live performance audio, themed entertainment, digital collaboration and meeting experiences for our customers and partners around the world. A globally recognized innovator in the design, engineering, and manufacture of category leading high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, audio processors, digital cinema solutions, and the Q-SYS™ software-based audio, video and control Ecosystem. 

By joining the QSC team, you will be in a challenging, collaborative, fun, and innovative environment. We encourage employees to take ownership, to color outside the lines, and to imagine possibilities. Our culture is casual but dynamic, with cross-functional teams collaborating on creating memorable audio-visual experiences that deliver joy to people, wherever they are. At QSC, fun and hard work go hand in hand. Join us and make a difference in the way people experience movies, meetings, presentations, live performances, and much more. 

• Own the underlying platform technologies that are the bedrock of every Q-SYS system, this includes; managing a backlog of key technologies, innovating in areas where Q-SYS should differentiate, prioritize platform development efforts and contribute as part of a cross-functional Q-SYS leadership team. 
• Ensure continual collaboration and communication with all domain-specific Q-SYS Product Managers, Architects, Scrum Teams and Development leaders to ensure successful product and solution delivery for each release.  
• Maintain a clear view on the competitive landscape while evaluating opportunities and threats with the Q-SYS leadership team. 
• Prioritize and advocate for development resources required to ensure the ongoing development of the Q-SYS Platform both in terms of new capability development and addressing technical debt.? 

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent 
• 5+ years working as a Product Manager in a primarily software driven field, or in a related function 
• 3+ years working as part of a large, cross-functional agile development team 
• Prior experience with complex, multi-faceted products, platforms or eco-systems is strongly desired 
• ?7+ years working in the professional AV space in any of the following functions; manufacturer / vendor, system integrator, consultant, in-house AV specialist 
• Strong understanding of audio, video and control in the professional AV application 
• A demonstrated history of successfully contributing to new product development efforts 
• Strong ability to translate market needs in to actionable market, product and software definitions is a must 
• Must be able to clearly define market needs, coupled with achievable business outcomes and build strategies to fulfill those outcomes 
• Must be able to balance priorities, articulate the impact of trade-off decisions and help the team make the best decisions for the Q-SYS Platform as a whole 
• Ability to lead through influence, build credibility quickly and form strong partnerships with other team members 
• Proficient with MS Office and demonstrated ability to adopt additional tools such as Jira and Confluence