Fast Facts

Evolv is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to enhance the Evolv eXpedite™, a concealed weapons detection system for bag screening. This leadership role involves driving product improvements and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure customer satisfaction and product success.

Responsibilities: You will own the product roadmap, define actionable requirements, ensure product quality, lead field testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches and customer engagements.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong strategic thinking, engineering knowledge (mechanical/electrical), experience with embedded systems and applied AI, and familiarity with x-ray technology is a plus.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a background in mechanical and electrical engineering and proven experience in product management within the technology sector.

Location: This full-time role is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with approximately 20% domestic travel required.

Compensation: $92000 - $148000 / Annually

The Elevator Pitch 

Evolv is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead the ongoing enhancement of Evolv eXpedite™, our concealed weapons detection system for bag screening, which started shipping in January 2026.  

As Product Manager, your focus will be to deliver meaningful product improvements—enhancing capabilities, increasing reliability, and reducing costs—to drive customer adoption, subscription renewals, and long-term product value. This is a high-impact leadership role which requires a solid understanding of core engineering domains, including mechanical and electrical engineering, embedded systems, and applied AI. The ideal candidate brings structured thinking, a strong bias for action, and a focus on driving customer value. Knowledge of x-ray technology is a plus. 

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? 

Within 3 months, you will: 

• Meet with customers and observe eXpedite in live environments to understand how product performance impacts security operations and customer return on investment 
• Support a go-live installation to gain first-hand insight into deployment success factors and customer pain points 
• Present a brief to leadership outlining initial impression of the market and product improvement opportunities aligned to customer impact 
• Build strong relationships across the sales, customer enablement, support, service, and research & development organizations to understand internal product perspectives 
• Refine the product roadmap to prioritize initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, product reliability, and cost reduction 

By 6 months, you will: 

• Deliver at least one roadmap initiative that improves system performance, reliability, or customer experience 
• Lead the successful field testing of a new feature update 
• Launch a new version of eXpedite software and enable internal teams and partners to sell and support the update effectively 
• Educate internal and partner field teams as well as customers on the new features in the launch 
• Be recognized as the go-to product leader for eXpedite—driving cross-functional alignment and delivering against performance metrics like NPS, renewal rate, and time-to-resolution 

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? 

As Product Manager for Evolv eXpedite™, you’ll drive product strategy and execution from concept to launch, ensuring technical feasibility, customer value, and business impact. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, differentiated solutions that improve reliability, reduce costs, and support growth. 

Product Execution and Strategy 

• Own and execute the product roadmap to deliver reliability improvements, cost reductions, and differentiated features that support subscription renewals and new business 
• Define clear and actionable product requirements and guide R&D teams in design trade-off decisions 
• Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations to support market expansion. 

GTM Readiness 

• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Service and Enablement teams to prepare go-to-market teams for new feature launches 
• Develop and maintain product pricing, SKUs, and price books; train internal and partner teams on product positioning and value 
• Support Sales to customer proposals, deal desk discussions, and field training to accelerate sales and reduce friction in closing 

Product Quality & Lifecycle Management 

• Lead field testing, third-party validation, and change control processes to ensure high-quality releases 
• Write software release notes and support post-launch monitoring for adoption and issue resolution 

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration 

• Act as the product expert across internal teams as well as with customers 
• Support customer evaluations of Evolv’s cybersecurity posture 

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? 

You will be joining the Product team and reporting directly to our Senior Director, Product Management. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and every employee plays a vital role in protecting lives through technology.  

Where is the role located? 

 This role is based in our headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Due to the nature of our software-enabled hardware products, this position requires daily on-site work. There is approximately 20% anticipated domestic travel required for customer visits, test events and tradeshows.  

Compensation and Transparency Statement 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000- $148,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.  

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.  

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:  

• The specific salary range for your preferred location  
• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings  
• Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay  

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. 

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who: 

• Do the right thing, always; 
• Put people first' 
• Own it; 
• Win together; and continue to 
• Be bold, stay curious. 

Our Benefits Include: 

• Equity as part of your total compensation package 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)  
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match) 
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind 
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you 
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development 
• Subscription to Calm 

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [email protected]. 

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.