Jared Heiler
About Jared Heiler
Jared Heiler is the Manager of Technical Project Management at Flock Safety in Atlanta, Georgia, with extensive experience in product development and technical project management.
Current Position at Flock Safety
Jared Heiler currently holds the position of Manager, Technical Project Management at Flock Safety in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he leads project management efforts for new product development at a high-growth startup focused on building advanced technology to eliminate crime. He is instrumental in driving collaboration across multiple departments, including electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, supply chain, manufacturing, and product management. Jared ensures the development and launch of new connected devices are on-time, within budget, and meet all specified requirements.
Past Roles at Kids2
Jared Heiler has an extensive background working at Kids2, covering multiple roles over the course of several years. Beginning as a Product Development Engineer from 2011 to 2013, he progressed to Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2017. Subsequently, he served as Senior Program Manager from 2017 to 2020, followed by Director of Technical Product Management until 2021. Throughout his tenure at Kids2, Jared accumulated experience in product management, engineering, and program management in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Early Career Experience
Prior to his long tenure at Kids2, Jared Heiler worked in several consulting roles. He started as a Consultant at Manhattan Associates from 2008 to 2009, moved to RouteMatch Software as an Implementation Consultant from 2009 to 2010, and then joined Capgemini as a Consultant from 2010 to 2011. These roles allowed him to develop a robust foundation in technical consultation within the Greater Atlanta Area.
Education and Technical Expertise
Jared Heiler holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background in mechanical engineering has supported his extensive experience in product development and project management. Jared is well-versed in handling a broad range of product complexity, including high-volume plastic toys and edge computing IoT devices equipped with machine learning capabilities.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Jared Heiler has successfully launched over 150 consumer products across multiple categories and brands, generating substantial revenue. He is experienced in implementing best practices and process structures to enable consistent and efficient product development as companies scale. Jared's ability to drive successful product launches stems from his extensive experience in fostering interdepartmental collaboration and adhering to stringent project timelines and budgets.