Product Manager - OEM

Title: Product Manager - OEM

Segment: Voyager Technologies - Exploration

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid

Company Description: Voyager Technologies is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description: Voyager Space Exploration is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of our product strategies and product management plans of Voyager Space Exploration OEM product lines. This role is responsible for guiding products through their current lifecycle, managing continual market release and support services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the aerospace industry, a clear understanding of current product management practices, and a demonstrated track record of successful product improvement and strategy implementation.

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Development

• Develop and implement the company's product strategy to support business goals.
• Lead and inspire the product management team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Oversee the development and execution of product projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Create and oversee product management & lifecycle plans for company products.

Market Analysis and Research

• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and prioritize product initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze market and industry trends to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Identify and evaluate product modification opportunities and their potential impact on the company/industry.

Innovation and Improvement

• Identifies and assesses opportunities for innovation based on product knowledge.
• Determine configuration changes to be made for all products in scope
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the product management team.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with other departments to ensure product performance and initiatives align with business objectives.
• Communicate product strategy and progress to stakeholders, including the board of directors and investors.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, partners, and other external stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the organization.
• Ensures effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention of multiple teams.
• At all times exemplify the core Values of Integrity, Respect, and Humility
• A self-starter with a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality; desire to innovate and work in a hands-on and fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and people leadership skills
• Travel of up to 30%

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in engineering, systems engineering, or science required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in product management roles, with at least 5 years in the aerospace industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful product initiatives and projects.
• Deep understanding of the aerospace market, including industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in advanced product management and software development methodologies.
• Experience with market analysis and competitive analysis.

Preferences:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with commercial spaceflight and space station operations.
• Knowledge of international aerospace markets and regulations.
• Strong network within the aerospace industry.

Voyager Technologies offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.