Toshiba global commerce solutions is seeking a product line manager to join the hardware infrastructure team in guadalajara, mexico. This individual will be responsible for managing a line of product offerings that complement the toshiba retail infrastructure portfolio. We are seeking an experienced
product line manager (plm)
to lead the strategic direction, development, and lifecycle management of our
operating system product lines
(including linux, android, and windows-based solutions). This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, customer empathy, and technical understanding to drive differentiated offerings across retail, embedded, and enterprise environments.
as the plm, you will own the
end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market alignment for a multi-os portfolio that powers mission-critical devices such as point-of-sale (pos), self-checkout, and other embedded hardware
key responsibilities:
product strategy & roadmap
define and evolve the long-term vision, roadmap and release plans for the os product line (linux, windows, android), aligned with company and customer goals.
conduct competitive analysis, market research, and customer feedback loops to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
own the lifecycle management: ga planning, versioning (major, minor, service packs), eol strategy, patch cadence and upgrades.
cross-functional collaboration
partner with engineering, architecture, qa, and program management to deliver high-quality releases on time.
work closely with sales, solution architects, and marketing to ensure alignment of positioning, messaging, and enablement.
collaborate with oem and silicon partners (e.g., intel) to maintain hardware compatibility and performance optimization.
customer & partner engagement
serve as the voice of the customer internally, translating business needs into product requirements.
lead customer-specific os engagements, including roadmap alignment, feature requests, and migration plans.
support customer advisory boards, user group conferences, and strategic account briefings.
financial ownership
manage portfolio p&l including licensing models, cost structures, and forecast planning.
prioritize investment areas based on roi, adoption metrics, and long-term business value.
product metrics & kpis
track product adoption, version penetration, and defect trends.
define kpis for release velocity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
present performance reports to executive leadership with clear insights and actionable recommendations, in monthly and quarterly portfolio reviews
qualifications:
required:
bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; mba or equivalent experience preferred.
8+ years in product management, with 3+ years specifically managing operating systems or system software.
deep understanding of embedded operating systems, including linux distributions, android os, and windows iot/enterprise.
proven experience in delivering commercial os products, ideally in retail, industrial, or edge computing verticals.
strong grasp of os testing, security, telemetry, driver support, and firmware integration.
experience working with yacto, aosp, or other os build systems.
pragmatic marketing framework experience desired
understanding of safe agile methodology and software development lifecycle
strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and strategic business capabilities
preferred:
knowledge of device management (mdm, devops pipelines, git-based release workflows).
experience with partner certifications (e.g., gms for android, windows whql).
soft skills:
strategic thinker with the ability to connect customer pain points to technical solutions.
excellent communication skills — capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders, in english and spanish
ability to lead by influence across teams & siloes
strong organizational and decision-making skills; thrives in ambiguity and drives clarity.
strong interpersonal skills & ability to build strong, trusting relationships
comfortable presenting to executive audiences and representing the company externally.
why join us?
you’ll lead a mission-critical platform powering millions of retail and embedded devices globally.
influence the direction of secure, scalable, and intelligent edge systems.
work with a passionate and collaborative team focused on innovation, quality, and customer impact.