Product Manager in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at NovoLINC Inc

Company Overview

NovoLINC is a cutting-edge technology company pioneering the development and commercialization of Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs). NovoLINC revolutionizes thermal management with our groundbreaking nanocomposite technology, achieving record-low thermal resistance and maximizing the efficiency of high-power systems. We serve a range of industries, including semiconductors, electronic devices, AI data centers, automotive, and aerospace, with best-in-class thermal interface solutions. At NovoLINC, we believe in a people first approach to company growth where our employees are our most valuable resource and all team members are given the opportunity to contribute and grow their skills.

Role Summary

NovoLINC is seeking a Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of its advanced thermal interface products. Working closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Product Manager bridges customers, R&D, manufacturing, and business development to ensure products meet market needs while achieving commercial success. The Product Manager will also serve as the key liaison between the R&D and business development (BD) teams, ensuring that product innovation aligns with customer needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Working with CTO to define and own NovoLINC's product vision, portfolio strategy, and multi-year product roadmap.
• Translate customer needs, competitive intelligence, and market into product requirements and development priorities.
• Identify new product opportunities across AI infrastructure, semiconductor packaging, high-performance computing, power electronics, automotive, and aerospace markets.
• Establish product positioning, value propositions, and product lifecycle strategies.

Product Development and Commercialization

• Lead the development and commercialization of NovoLINC's products, including product specifications, product requirements documents, and commercialization plans.
• Partner with the BD and manufacturing teams to ensure that products meet customer requirements for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Represent the R&D team and serve as the key liaison between the R&D and BD teams.
• Drive successful customer qualification programs and product launches.
• Provide support for customer engagements including customer feedback meetings, customer visits, etc.

Alignment and Support on R&D

• Work with the CTO and the Director of Product Development to accelerate the commercialization and qualification of existing products.
• Define clear product success criteria of new product development, manage development schedules and milestones, and review technical progress and identify risks.
• Provide market analysis and feature prioritization to maximize NovoLINC’s value proposition and competitive advantage.
• Support and strengthen NovoLINC's intellectual property portfolio through invention, patent development, and technology differentiation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and competitive products to identify product enhancements, feature gaps, and potential market opportunities.

Leadership and Team Development

• Coordinate activities among: R&D, Manufacturing, BD, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables throughout the product lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative and innovation-driven culture that promotes technical excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product development, R&D, applications engineering, or related technical roles in thermal management, advanced materials, semiconductor packaging, or the electronics industry.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing, launching, or commercializing innovative products, preferably in advanced materials or thermal management technologies.
• Strong technical understanding of thermal interface materials, thermal management, electronic packaging, semiconductor devices, or related technologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, business development, and customer teams.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Why Join NovoLINC

This is a rare opportunity to lead commercialization for a materials breakthrough poised to define the thermal backbone of next-gen AI infrastructure. If you're energized by building new markets, working directly with C-suite customers, and scaling high-impact technologies, we’d love to talk.