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Teledyne FLIR · 2 hours ago

Principal Product Manager

Billerica, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$142K/yr - $189K/yr

8+ years exp

Teledyne FLIR is a company that provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets requiring advanced technology and high reliability. The Principal Product Manager will be responsible for directing a comprehensive product strategy throughout its lifecycle, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product launches and market positioning.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Product ManagementMarket ResearchNew Product IntroductionElectro-optical/Infrared SystemsProject Management ProfessionalUS Government ProcurementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectERP SystemsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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