This role drives operational excellence and strategic product definition for complex, mass-produced UxV equipment at a leading defense prime
Job Summary
This role drives operational excellence and strategic product definition for complex, mass-produced UxV equipment at a leading defense prime.
The successful candidate will act as the single point of contact for customers while ensuring all deliverables meet stringent technical and contractual defense standards.
You will directly manage a team of program and product managers to bridge engineering and clients for mission-critical system execution.
Matching Summary
This role drives operational excellence and strategic product definition for complex, mass-produced UxV equipment at a leading defense prime.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years defense program management experience
Expertise in radar and radio equipment systems
Proven track record in mass production delivery
Strong background in drone ISR and Strike operations
Experience with defense acquisition processes
Nice-to-have
Strategic product roadmap definition skills
Senior escalation point leadership capabilities
Ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams
High-level client relationship management
Crisis management and rapid issue resolution
Key Requirements
5+ years Program Manager experience in defense sector
Mandatory expertise in drones for ISR and Strike
Strong knowledge of optronic/radio equipment
Experience managing business plans and product roadmaps
Direct client interface and contractual responsibility history