Product Manager, Defense CBRNe
Product Manager, Defense CBRNe
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Job Description
The Product Manager Defense & CBRNe is responsible for global product lifecycle management of CBRNe detection solutions while supporting growth initiatives in the Defense sector within the Americas. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and market knowledge ensuring that our products align with missioncritical needs for military and first responder applications. The Product Manager will work closely with Sales Business Development Engineering and Marketing to drive product intelligence roadmap development bid support and full lifecycle sustainment. Success in this role will be measured by profitability revenue growth and effective execution of product governance processes.
Responsibilities:
SPECIFIC DUTIES ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Own and manage the full product lifecycle for global CBRNe detection solutions from concept to sustainment.
- Develop and execute the product roadmap ensuring alignment with market needs customer requirements and business strategy.
- Conduct market intelligence research tracking competitors emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Support bid development ensuring that product offerings align with customer procurement requirements and competitive differentiators.
- Define product requirements in collaboration with Engineering & Technology considering COGS manufacturability and operational constraints.
- Lead Product Line Profitability (PLP) governance delivering gate reviews and driving strategic decisionmaking.
- Engage with military program offices DoD stakeholders and first responder agencies to shape offerings and identify growth opportunities.
- Define Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and use cases for military and emergency response applications.
- Prioritize feature development by determining requirements that win contracts and increase adoption.
- Collaborate with Business Development & Sales to support gotomarket efforts and revenue growth strategies.
- Provide leadership with datadriven recommendations on investments sustainment and product evolution.
- Support product sustainment efforts including VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) investment recommendations and product retirement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory operational and defense acquisition requirements.
- Travel (20%) for customer engagements industry events and internal team collaboration.
- Other duties assigned.
Qualifications :
Education/Training:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Physics Chemistry or a related scientific field is required.
Experience:
5 years of product management experience in defense security or first responder equipment.
- Led or actively participated in projects encompassing crossfunctional teams
Experience working with DoD procurement processes and government contract requirements.
Experience engaging with emergency responders military program offices or DoD stakeholders.
Previous military experience in CBRNe operations is a plus.
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong understanding of ruggedized CBRNe detection equipment and missioncritical applications.
- Deep knowledge of government funding cycles acquisition processes and competitive contracting.
- Ability to analyse market intelligence and translate insights into actionable product strategies.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) including sustainment endoflife planning and investment strategies.
- Proficiency in defining CONOPS product use cases and bid strategies for defence and security markets.
- Experience working crossfunctionally with engineering sales and business development teams.
- Strong datadriven decisionmaking skills with experience in COGS management and product investment planning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage leadership customers and external stakeholders.
This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.
SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.
Additional Information :
We offer
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a worldleader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
The compensation for this position ranges from $63700.00 $253500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location skills jobrelated knowledge and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare 401K savings plan company holidays vacation sick time parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
