Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Director, Product Management - Edge

Yesterday Walnut Creek, CA

DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT - EDGE

WIND RIVER


In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformations of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems, in a world with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability. Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and deliver at the solutions level.

Wind River's impact spans critical infrastructure applications in Aerospace and Defense, Industrial applications, connected healthcare and Medical devices, Telecommunications, and Automotive. We were recognized by VDC Research in July 2020 as #1 in Edge Compute OS Platforms, overtaking Microsoft as the overall commercial leader. Wind River regularly wins industry recognitions for excellence in IoT security, cloud and edge computing, as well as 8 consecutive years as a "Top Workplace." If you're passionate about amplifying your impact on the world in a caring, respectful culture that is based on growth mindset, diversity, inclusion and customer focus, come join us and help lead the way into the future of the intelligent edge!

Key Responsibilities

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Walnut Creek, CA delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription


Act as the single threaded leader for Wind River's Edge which consists of the VxWorks and Helix Virtualization Platform portfolios.

As a coach/player, lead a team of seasoned product managers, aggregating input from external customers, sales, market research, fellow product managers, partners, etc., to execute against the broad product strategy and drive product truth.

Own the end-to-end product strategy for a portfolio of products, understand the competitive landscape and deliver against industry specific needs (aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and automotive) to ensure revenue growth.

Define and maintain a coherent product roadmap, balancing in-life product delivery with next generation product strategy.

Make explicit tradeoffs between scope, quality, timing, and investment.

Ensure product strategy is grounded in customer needs and business outcomes.

Actively engage in customer discovery, requirement definition, translating business driven customer needs into clear product requirements and acceptance criteria

Work in close partnership with experienced Engineers, Sales leaders, Finance Team, and the broader Wind River teams.

This is an exciting, high impact role for a Product Management Leader with a passion for mission critical software that impacts daily lives.

About you

You are a senior Product Management leader with experience with operating systems or low-level middleware, and associated tools and technologies.

  • 10+ years of increased external Product Management experience with commercial software products.
  • 4+ years as a leader of senior Product Managers and Product Line Managers.
  • Demonstrated experience with source-based products and operating systems.
  • Ability to articulate current trends for the relevant markets.
  • Demonstrated application of business rationalization against a technical software product.
  • Demonstrated experience writing requirements for engineering.
  • Strong analytical abilities, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration mindset.
  • Ability to attract, hire, coach, and retain talent.
  • Recent mission critical industry experience.
  • Understanding of embedded Linux a plus.
  • Knowledge of the aerospace and defense market strongly desired
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, MBA a plus. Bachelor's degree with suitable experience.

While this role is external, minimal travel is required (5%)

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Walnut Creek, CA
Job ID: Aptiv-J000693516
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-18T20:02:50

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Aptiv.