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Job Location drjobs

Itasca, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team as we develop cuttingedge AIbased Aerospace & Defense software solutions. In this role you will be responsible for the identification of investment cases working closely with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders to lead investment planning and evangelizing the product vision.

As a Product Manager you will drive product strategy and roadmap planning considering market trends competitor analysis and customer feedback. You will collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize features and help provide clarity on investment themes. Additionally you will be responsible for defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and make datadriven decisions.

The preferred candidate will have a strong background in the A&D industry with experience in defense manufacturing and supply chain having worked with a defense vendor/OEM. The candidate will also have experience with the use of software in the A&D industry understanding government technology acquisition processes and the regulations and compliance around it. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are crucial for this role as you will be responsible for leading crossfunctional teams and presenting product updates to stakeholders.

As a Product Manager in Aerospace and Defense you will report into the VP of Product Management A&D and you are responsible for:

  • Developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps for defenserelated products aligning with company objectives and market opportunities. 
  • Conducting comprehensive market and competitive analyses specific to the defense industry identifying trends customer needs and building business cases for potential opportunities. 
  • Engaging with defense customers stakeholders and endusers to gather requirements solicit feedback and ensure products meet or exceed their expectations. 
  • Leveraging knowledge of existing defense standards specifications and prior solicitations to inform and drive product requirements. 
  • Collaborating with engineering and design teams to prioritize features and help guide product development.
  • Defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
  • Working closely with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders to drive transparency and enablement of product updates and roadmap plans.
  • Helping develop and implement gotomarket strategies for defense products including pricing and positioning. 

Qualifications :

  • A degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field; MBA is a plus
  • 10 years relevant experience with increasing responsibilities A&D industry experience necessary working with a defense manufacturer/contractor
  • Proven experience in bringing defense products from concept to deployment
  • Experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) military contractors or other government agencies.
  • Comprehensive understanding of defense acquisition processes and regulatory requirements including FAR DFARS ITAR MILSTD and FedRamp etc. A good understanding of government reporting requirements is also required.
  • Deep experience in managing through influence and driving results through cross functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience interfacing with customers and senior leadership. 
  • US Citizenship required
  • This role is able to be located 100 remote within the US with 1520 travel


Additional Information :

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Equal Opportunity Employer


Remote Work :

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