Principal Product Manager

Job Summary:

The Principal Product Manager will be accountable and direct a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. Support Business Development & Sales (BDS) and Marketing activities such as market penetration, competitive intelligence, product positioning and pricing. Function as a central resource with design, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution as the product(s) move through their lifecycle. Direct those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products. Formulate and execute long-term plans for cost/profit control. Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Accountable for the New Product Introduction (NPI) process involving design, development and management activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades and maintenance of the product or product line. This position reports to the Senior Director, Product Management and involves cooperative development, engineering resource coordination, leading market analyses, and coordinated Business Development and Capture Management support to ensure new products are well positioned to win in the marketplace.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess market trends, competitive intelligence and future operational requirements through market research, secondary reports, and customer contact.
• Research budgetary documents, project justification, and general information from potential customers to determine direction of movement to drive product positioning and internal investments.
• Make educated, fact-based recommendations to leadership to ensure internal research and development projects are moving Surveillance products the right direction to provide customers what they need and support growth.
• Assist and advise leadership on potential minority investments, mergers, acquisitions or other teaming agreements that can lead to further product differentiation and a more satisfied customer base.
• Develop and maintain Product Roadmaps & Technology Management.
• Develop and own the product and portfolio vision by translating the business strategy into a product strategy.
• Working closely with the engineering and business development teams, lead the development and alignment of product requirements for success.
• Work closely with Teledyne vertical business segments to drive development of technology that feeds the needed capabilities into new products.
• Accountable for the execution of the NPI process through successful product launch gates.
• Manage the lifecycle of products within the portfolio, coordinate and communicate the sunset for legacy products.
• Work with leadership and marketing to develop and define strategies for current and new products.
• Coordinate pricing strategy and product positioning with fellow product managers and business development teams to ensure delivery of the best value for the capability.
• Support business development team with presentations, marketing material, and direct customer engagements.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; or 8 years of related experience and a Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading Independent Research & Development (IRAD) projects strongly preferred.
• Experience in development of electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems desirable.
• Proven track record of managing programs with challenging technical, schedule, and cost requirements as well as complex customer and subcontractor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of US Government procurement practices, certification from Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Project Management Institute (PMI), or Project/Program Management Professional (PMP/PgMP) desired.
• Familiar with Department of Defense/Military (DOD/MIL) standards and the military equipment acquisition and qualification process.
• Exposure to robust system engineering methodology/terminology.
• Superb analytical, project management, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills. Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to senior leaders in government, to customers, or peers. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to promote collaboration across the corporation.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Tenacity, dedication, inventiveness, and a strong self-motivation to drive the business to succeed.
• Success in performing in a matrixed organization.
• Must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the USA and internationally approximately 10-20%.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.