The Hardware Product Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing, lifecycle management, and continuous optimization of vaporization hardware and related accessories across Verano's product portfolio. This role partners with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure hardware solutions meet product performance, regulatory, quality, and cost objectives. The Hardware Product Manager serves as the subject matter expert for hardware components, supplier relationships, and new product commercialization while ensuring a reliable and scalable supply strategy.

While this position is listed in Chicago, IL, candidates may work remotely, provided they reside in a state where Verano currently has business operations. Remote eligibility is limited to these states and is subject to company approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Own the hardware portfolio by managing the sourcing, lifecycle, and performance of vaporization hardware and related components across assigned product categories.

Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Regulatory teams to successfully commercialize new hardware platforms and product launches.

Evaluate, qualify, and manage hardware suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, innovation, and long-term supply continuity.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, product standardization, and value engineering while maintaining product performance and customer experience.

Develop and maintain hardware specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), approved vendor lists, and ERP master data.

Lead hardware change management, including engineering changes, supplier transitions, product improvements, and end-of-life planning.

Coordinate hardware testing, validation, root cause investigations, and corrective actions with Quality, Manufacturing, and supplier partners.

Monitor inventory health, demand trends, and supply risks while collaborating with Procurement and Material Planning to prevent shortages and production disruptions.

Analyze supplier performance, product quality, warranty trends, and spend metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed sourcing decisions.

Stay current on hardware technologies, market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging innovations to recommend solutions that improve product performance, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

5-7+ years of relevant experience

MRP, Purchasing or other transferable experience preferred

SAP Integrated Supply Chain Planning (ISCP) tools experience preferred

Knowledge or project management experience with Contract Lifecycle Software

Previous planning experience a plus

Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proven background of leading through influence.

Organized and detail oriented with ability to execute change management.

Solid project management, conflict resolution and people management skills.

Process-driven.

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Effective consultative and influencing approach, with proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels

What We Offer

Verano Base Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Product discounts

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.