Product Manager Technical (Mobility & Satellite)

Work setup: Strictly onsite in Redmond; candidate must be local.
Business driver: High-priority LEO satellite mobility project (Project Kuiper/Avanade context).
Project scope: Short-term initial contract (9 weeks 5 days) with high probability of extension.

TOP HARD SKILLS
Technical Product Management (Mobility/Telecom) 8 years
Satellite/Network Engineering Concepts 5 years
End-to-End Product Lifecycle (Concept to Launch) 8 years

NICE-TO-HAVES
AWS/Cloud Networking
Regulatory knowledge (FAA/IMO)
Enterprise B2B Pricing models

DISQUALIFIERS
Not local to Redmond/Seattle area.
Lack of experience in connectivity telecom or mobility platforms.

POSITION OVERVIEW This role sits within the CM&T (Communications Media & Technology) group specifically focusing on global mobility connectivity powered by LEO satellites. The teams mission is to transform how airlines ships and vehicles maintain connectivity anywhere on Earth by developing end-to-end product strategies for Aviation Maritime and Land mobility.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end product strategy roadmap and execution for Mobility (Aviation Maritime Land).
• Translate market needs into scalable product offerings pricing models and go-to-market strategies.
• Partner with engineering hardware network and operations teams to deliver integrated LEO-based solutions.
• Drive enterprise engagements with airlines shipping companies fleet operators and mobility platforms.
• Lead product lifecycle from concept to launch and scale while defining KPIs like latency uptime and throughput.
• Collaborate with AWS teams to build joint offerings and ecosystem integrations.

TOP 3 REQUIRED SKILLS

• Product Management (Telecom/Mobility Platforms) 8 years
• Complex Program/Project Management 6 years
• Satellite/Wireless Tech (LEO 5G or IoT) 3 years

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• Inflight Connectivity (IFC) or Maritime connectivity experience
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (FAA IMO DOT)
• Experience with hardware software integrated products (antennas edge devices)
• AWS services and cloud networking knowledge

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate is a technical visionary with an ownership mindset who can navigate the complexities of satellite communications and enterprise B2B relationships. They should be comfortable balancing technical rigor with commercial acumen possessing the seniority to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners in the mobility sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy and roadmap for Aviation Maritime and Land mobility connectivity solutions.
• Partner with engineering and hardware teams to deliver integrated LEO-based networking products.
• Drive go-to-market strategies and pricing models for enterprise-level B2B customers.
• Define and optimize product performance KPIs including throughput adoption and revenue.