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Product Director – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Conflict Resolution, Crime & Safety, Family, Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    0

    Description

    Product Director – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

    Organization: LoopRoots Foundation

    Location: Remote (U.S.)

    Position: Volunteer (20–25 hours/week)

    About the Role

    LoopRoots Foundation is seeking a Founding Product Director to lead the development of a first-of-its-kind wearable safety technology platform designed to enhance emergency response, personal safety, and access to support services for survivors, justice-involved individuals, and other vulnerable populations.

    Working directly with the Founder & Executive Director, you will oversee the product vision, strategy, and development while coordinating volunteer teams across software engineering, UX/UI, cybersecurity, operations, research, and strategic partnerships. This role will help transform an innovative concept into a scalable technology platform with national impact.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead the overall product vision and development strategy.
    • Develop and maintain the Product Requirements Document (PRD).
    • Create and manage the product roadmap.
    • Coordinate software engineering, UX/UI, and product teams.
    • Prioritize features and development milestones.
    • Facilitate weekly project planning meetings.
    • Guide MVP development and pilot testing.
    • Collaborate with technology partners and stakeholders.
    • Support grant applications, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

    Qualifications

    • Experience in Product Management, Product Leadership, or Technology Strategy.
    • Strong project management and organizational skills.
    • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or modern software development methodologies preferred.
    • Passion for technology, innovation, and social impact.

    Preferred Experience

    • SaaS or Mobile Application Development
    • Startup or Product Leadership
    • Public Safety Technology
    • Healthcare Technology
    • Nonprofit Innovation
    • Human-Centered Design

    Why Join LoopRoots?

    • Help build an innovative technology platform from concept to launch.
    • Work alongside software engineers, designers, and nonprofit leaders.
    • Gain founding leadership experience.
    • Create technology that has the potential to improve safety and access to services for vulnerable communities.
    • Receive priority consideration for future paid leadership opportunities as funding is secured.

    Potential for Paid Employment: This volunteer position may transition into a paid role following a successful performance review and funding availability.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    8 The Green, Ste A, Dover, Delaware, US
    Ste A

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