Senior Product ManagerIridium is seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Product Manager to join our dynamic Government Team! In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the development of new products and services, working with our partners to create important and exciting new solutions in support of Government customers. You'll be successful in this role if you have the relevant technical knowledge, can think on both tactical and strategic levels, are able to communicate and persuade at all levels of the organization and are adept in a matrix-management, virtual/in-person, ever-changing environment.This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).Responsibilities:Work independently to perform product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle to align with initiatives and requirements by gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, driving product vision internally within Iridium and externally with Iridium partners and Government customers, and working closely with various groups within Iridium to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are metDrive implementation of products and services with partners and Government contracts to maximize Government user adoption by defining short- and long-term initiatives to meet customer requirements, improving product time to market, reducing development costs, ensuring solution quality, improving customer satisfaction, and making working with Iridium a competitive advantageManage efforts to define and document simple and efficient processes for customers to follow that require minimal questions/issues for the customer during developmentSupport creation and modification of license and other agreements for partners and Government customersPlay a key role in supporting business capture activities within the Iridium government portfolio, including but not limited to providing input for white papers, proposals, and technical exchange meetingsTrain personnel and provide support for partners' implementation of products, services, or operations projects during development, implementation, launch and post-launchManage the support of existing products and services as they are adopted by partners and customersWork independently to facilitate the enhancement of capabilities and partner maintenance activities including end-of-life parts, regulatory changes, issues in operation, etc.Facilitate resellers, manufacturers, developers, and service providers via creation of Iridium inside products and services to ensure the best possible outcomes and continuous improvements for their solutionsEffectively leverage your advanced knowledge to make enhancements to policies and procedures, while supporting the sales team and providing direction to engineering and product developmentQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field10+ years of relevant experience in Government funded programs related to the telecommunications industry5+ years of direct product management experience in a technical industryExcellent written and communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniquesExcellent teamworking skills in execution of small and large tasksAbility to influence cross-function teams without formal authorityCan easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and managementBe able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completionMust possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignmentsCan thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting prioritiesBe proactive in sharing knowledge you've learned with othersEnthusiastic, attention to detail, results oriented, organized, motivated and self-drivenPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a technical discipline or business degreeExperience with communications technology and/or positioning & timing technology for U.S. Government platforms and solutions including but not limited to soldier systems, vehicles, aircraft, unmanned solutions, sensors, etc.Experience with delivering software products in an agile environmentExperience with the development, manufacturing and integration of electronics-based solutionsExperience with IT (Information Technology) environments, cloud architecture, and best practicesExperience with Windows and Microsoft Endpoint ManagerExperience with Android and mobile device technologyExperience in creation of functional specifications, project schedules and building plans to deliverComfortable dealing with the ambiguity of new products, scenarios, and incubation workAdditional Requirements:Be able to travel up to 30%Be a U.S. CitizenWork Environment:This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer.
The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $190,000 USDActual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.