Product Manager

Job ID: 115955

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Product Manager. This position is based out of our Goleta, CA facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The Product Manager will support the Advanced Concepts team, the front end of the Advanced Technology Department responsible for evaluating the market environment, emerging technologies and shaping strategy into executable plans. The Product Manager will enhance existing products and/or develop new products using industry knowledge and experience to ensure products correlate with customer and prospective customer needs. This position sits at the intersection of technology, customer need, and business strategy - identifying and refining the right capabilities to pursue, developing the roadmaps and business cases behind them, and coordinating the cross-functional activities required to carry an idea from concept through to a funded IRAD effort or contract.

The Product Manager will manage the Advanced Concepts technology pipeline across multiple customers, partners, and technology lifecycle phases - particularly opportunities for which a formal IRAD or other execution plan does not yet exist. This position will support Advanced Technology leadership and capture leads developing marketing objectives and investment strategies. This position works closely with Business Development, Trade, Engineering, Supply Chain and key external partners.

Job Responsibilities

Technology Roadmaps and Development

• Review and update current technology roadmaps in coordination with Capture leads
• Help BD translate operational gaps into prioritized solutions
• Turn product roadmaps into actionable work packages for engineering and partner teams
• Use industry knowledge and experience to develop and/or enhance products that correlate with current and prospective customer needs
• Work with the BD Capture Manager and Strategy Manager to develop the business case for each opportunity
• Propose technical investments and support discretionary planning strategy development
• Ensure strategic opportunities are developed, pursued, and positioned for successful execution.
• Monitor and maintain the Advanced Concepts pipeline on an ongoing basis
• Report Advanced Concepts pipeline metrics to senior leadership; support strategic reviews and leadership reporting requirements (e.g., NBR review formats)
• Coordinate cross-functionally between Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, Trade, and program execution
• May act as Product Owner where a product development applies to multiple programs or IRAD efforts

Market Analysis & Partner Coordination

• Analyze market data and recommend marketing and R&D objectives and strategies
• Develop and possibly oversee the generation of marketing reports as they pertain to the product line(s)
• Keep current on technology and market trends
• Ensure customer needs, competitive positioning, and capture strategy are integrated into project plans
• Manage key partners in coordination with the BD point of contact
• Maintain knowledge of market trends related to potential partnerships, adjacent capabilities, and competitors
• Participate with cost accounting, marketing management, and other functional areas in the development of pricing and cost recommendations
• Participate in the development of sales forecasts for use in production planning, manufacturing operations and for controlling inventories
• May support business plans, acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures

Customer & Business Development Support

• Participate in trade shows and industry events, customer and prospective customer presentations and visits, product demonstrations and other similar events
• Respond to product-related informational requests from internal and external departments/personnel and serve as the primary contact for emerging products/technologies
• May serve as the primary interface for customers on new business and emerging technologies
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a relevant field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of direct product management experience
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations 25% - 50% of the time
• Product development experience, preferred
• Demonstrated business and technical acumen
• Understanding of product development, engineering processes, and market analysis
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and trade regulations
• Strong customer relationship skills
• Ability to lead and influence across a matrixed environment involving internal and external stakeholders
• Strong judgment combined with a strategic and analytical mindset
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting to an evolving pipeline of opportunities

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $134,332.00/year- $181,349.00/year for the state of California. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY