Product Director – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

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.