Product Manager - Custom
At HMS Industrial Networks, we know our people are the key to our success. We take pride in nurturing a culture that’s inclusive, curious, and welcoming – where every employee is supported in growing both personally and professionally.
Are you motivated by turning complex customer needs into robust, high-quality technical solutions? We are now looking for a Custom Product Manager to lead and evolve our custom products offering, a role where technology, customer value, and collaboration come together.
In this role, you will work closely with customers, engineering teams, and commercial stakeholders to deliver customer-specific embedded solutions that make a real impact. You will combine strategic product leadership with hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle, in an international and collaborative environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Custom Product Manager, you will take ownership of our custom products portfolio, leading a dedicated team to deliver tailored hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for setting the vision and roadmap, while ensuring that customer requirements, technical feasibility, and business objectives are balanced throughout the product lifecycle.
The role is both strategic and operational, requiring close collaboration with Engineering, Sales, and customers across different regions. You will play a key role in shaping how we develop, deliver, and maintain high-value custom embedded products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle of customer-specific custom products
- Leading and driving custom development projects across hardware and software
- Collaborating closely with Engineering to align technical solutions with customer needs
- Acting as a key interface between customers, Sales, and internal stakeholders
- Making informed trade-offs between time, cost, quality, and technical complexity
- Supporting global collaboration and engaging directly with customers, including regular travel
ABOUT YOU
We believe you are a technically experienced and people-oriented professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, business, and customer value. You are comfortable navigating complex embedded systems and can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You bring a collaborative mindset, value diverse perspectives, and thrive in environments where teamwork and knowledge-sharing are essential to success.
We believe you bring:
- More than 10 years of experience in project management and/or product development of embedded products (software and hardware)
- A Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with customers, engineers, and stakeholders
- A customer-focused, structured, and data-driven approach to decision-making
- Comfort working in an international context, including regular travel
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (considered a strong merit)
- A team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead, support, and collaborate across functions
ABOUT US
HMS Networks make the world more connected, productive and sustainable. Our industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air-conditioners to get connected to software and systems - a necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.
We are an innovative growth company based in Halmstad, Sweden with 1100 employees in more than 20 countries.
HMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered.
Want to help us make the world more connected and sustainable? Visit hms-networks.com or look us up on social media.
ABOUT THE APPLICATION
We welcome applications from professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology, customer value, and cross-functional collaboration.
The selection process is ongoing, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact responsible HR.