V-BAT Training Product and Program Manager (R2722)

Dallas Metro Area

Job Description

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We are looking for an exceptional Product and Program Manager to lead the V-BAT portfolio for Training. You will be responsible for setting and communicating clear/excellent training product objectives and coordinating engineering execution and operations hand-offs to meet (CRUSH!) said objectives

The ideal candidate will maintain extreme ownership over the product portfolio, proactively engage and align stakeholders, demonstrate exceptional levels of communication, and stay vigilant in monitoring industry and customer trends.

What you'll do:

Product Strategy

Set the product roadmap to guide development V-BAT Training.

Manage roadmap prioritization to support customers, mission impact, and corporate strategy.

Engage cross-functional stakeholders (customer success, business development, engineering, finance, operations, etc.) at the right time to ensure excellent product maturation that fulfills delivery targets.

Establish, track, and report upon key performance indicators for product metrics.

Rigorously evaluate financial aspects of product strategy and pricing

Ensure product-market fit. Conduct market analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats.

Support efforts to drive product adoption and ensure end-users will delight in using our products. Assist pre-sales conversations and industry events.

Stakeholder Alignment

Invest deeply in cross-functional engagement to empower optimal decision making. Partner with teammates across the organization to think comprehensively about problems and make thoughtful decisions.

Collaborate with customer success, business development, production, and engineering teams to design and implement solutions that meet product requirements and business/customer needs. Be prepared to execute a variety of tasks to ensure the roadmap stays on track.

Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, partners, and internal teams, to gather requirements and communicate product value.

Lend world-class product insight and perspective to all members of the team.

Communication

Reinforce company mission, vision, and strategy by contributing product facts, insights, and arguments.

Produce and present models, written text, and presentations that simply and effectively convey the product state and future.

Anticipate and address risks. Provide mitigation strategies with sufficient lead time to ensure the roadmap stays on track.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.

Familiarity with DOD and SOCOM organizational structures.

5+ years of experience in product development/operations, preferably in the aerospace or UAV industry.

Proven track record of leading and facilitating cross-functional teams to successfully bringing products to market.

Self-starter with a proven track record of forging clarity and structure in the face of ambiguous or dynamic constraints.

World-class analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly synthesize disparate viewpoints to deliver well-informed, data-backed decisions.

Relentless learner who can develop specialized knowledge in niche domains.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.