Job Description
Product Development Manager (PDM)
Ikotek | Product Development | ODM Projects | Vancouver R&D Center
About the Role
As PDM for North America, you own ODM projects from RFQ through mass production. You will drive profitability, technical execution, and customer growth, bridging engineering, supply chain, and sales.
Key Responsibilities
Project P&L and Ownership
- Own the profit and loss (P&L) of ODM projects. Ensure milestones, delivery schedules, and financial targets are met.
- Steer the development lifecycle from specification through delivery.
Account Management and Growth
- Maintain existing client relationships and proactively identify new customer accounts and RFQ opportunities in the North American market.
RFQ, Quotation, and Commercial Strategy
- Lead RFQ presentations of company capabilities. Analyze customer requirements and coordinate internal technical proposals covering industrial design (ID), mechanical design (MD), hardware (HW), and BOM.
- Consolidate internal cost estimates, including BOM, R&D and production NRE, tooling, and certifications. Partner with Sales to review and release competitive quotations.
Project Governance
- Draft Statements of Work (SOW). Run internal and external project kick-offs and define product specifications.
Supply Chain and Operations Oversight
- Oversee key supplier sourcing and review EMS factory quotations. Analyze MOQ and lead times.
- Monitor sample validation through to mass-production delivery.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in product development, technical program management, or engineering management within an ODM, OEM, or EMS ecosystem.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, or a related technical field), or in Business Administration with a strong technical background.
- Deep industry knowledge of IoT ecosystems for the North American market, including smart home automation, telematics and fleet management, and AI cameras.
- Demonstrated experience managing project P&L, commercial agreements, and complex Statements of Work (SOW).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of leading technical RFQ workshops and steering senior-level customer relationships.
- Strong understanding of hardware product lifecycles, including ID, MD, hardware architecture, and BOM cost structures.
- Familiarity with cellular (5G, 4G/LTE, RedCap), short-range wireless (BLE, Wi-Fi, Thread/Zigbee), or specialized communication protocols.
- Experience working with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and component suppliers, negotiating pricing, and managing NRE and tooling allocations.
About Ikotek
Ikotek is a global IoT original design manufacturer (ODM), headquartered in San Diego, California. We serve OEM customers worldwide with end-to-end services, from design through manufacturing and certification.
We focus on enterprise cellular (NB-IoT, 5G), satellite, and AIoT solutions. In January 2026 we expanded manufacturing to Mexico, adding capacity and TAA-compliant supply.
Website: www.ikotek.com
Industries & Applications
Ikotek's ODM services power connected products across a range of industries, including:
- Asset Tracking and Logistics: tracking devices and connected asset solutions.
- Fleet and Connected Vehicles: dash cams and telematics hardware.
- Smart Metering and Smart Grid: metering and grid hardware.
- Point of Sale and Handhelds: POS terminals and handheld devices.
- Satellite and AIoT: connected devices using satellite links and AI-enabled IoT.
Why Ikotek?
- Global Impact, Local Presence: Work on connected products for OEM customers worldwide, from a North American team.
- Enterprise IoT Focus: Own projects from first RFQ through certification and mass production.
- Career Growth: Join a growing, dedicated IoT business with a clear path to bigger, more challenging projects.
- Global Team: Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams across regions.
Our Culture
We bring a global mindset to every project and turn complex hardware into reliable, production-ready products.
We work as one global team, collaborating closely across R&D, supply chain, and customer teams.
We value technical sharing and mentorship. Senior team members help grow the people around them.
We take wellbeing seriously, with flexible working arrangements and support for work-life balance.
We grow together, with real advancement opportunities and a clear path to bigger projects.
What Life Looks Like
- Hybrid work from the Vancouver R&D Center, with flexible start times and work-from-home days for early or late global meetings.
- Your week mixes supplier and factory calls, RFQ and design reviews, and customer updates.
- Some meetings run early or late to cover global time zones.
- You will see the products you shape reach customers.
- Regular team events, including holiday parties, summer retreats, and celebrations throughout the year.
Compensation & Benefits
Company-Paid Benefits
- 100% company-paid health, dental ($2,000/year), vision ($450 every two years, including $100 for an eye exam), and unlimited prescription drugs. Coverage is active from day one with no waiting period.
- $500/year each for massage, chiropractic, psychologist, acupuncture, and physiotherapy.
- $5,000,000 travel assistance insurance.
- TELUS Health and LifeJourney EAP: 24/7 virtual doctor access, mental health counselling, legal and financial advice, and nutritional support.
- Benefits continue at 100% company-paid premiums during maternity and parental leave.
Financial Benefits
- RRSP matching up to 4% of total earnings, including bonuses and commissions.
- $100 USD/month phone and internet reimbursement. Managers and senior executives receive a higher limit.
- $330 CAD/year activity club budget.
- 5 paid sick days from day one.
- $50 birthday gift.
Workplace Perks
- Flexible hours: core hours 9am to 5pm PT, with up to 2 hours of start-time flexibility. Work-from-home is available for early or late global meetings.
- Free access to the Crestwood Fitness Centre for Vancouver R&D staff, with free lunchtime fitness classes.
- Free on-site EV charging (22 ports, up to 2 hours per day).
- Complimentary shuttle to Bridgeport SkyTrain Station and Richmond Centre, with bike racks and Wi-Fi.
- 5,000+ employee discounts through Perkopolis.
- Company events, including holiday parties, summer retreats, and Thanksgiving celebrations.
Learn More
Learn more at www.ikotek.com and follow Ikotek on LinkedIn.
Note: Responsibilities may evolve based on business priorities and market needs.
Ikotek is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified people and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and job-related criteria. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
