Product Manager (Freelance)

SkeyDrone NV; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work policy

Dynamic scale-up environment

Top team

Résumé du poste

SkeyDrone NV seeks a Freelance Product Manager to steer product vision, strategy and execution for our UTM and detection lines. You’ll own roadmaps, develop feature sets, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class drone management solutions.

Hybrid work with two days per week at our Steenokkerzeel office; you’ll collaborate with engineering, sales, and partners to drive growth and product excellence, while prioritizing user‑centered design and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as Product Manager / Agile Product Owner.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and agile methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (EN + NL/FR).
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and lead with influence.
• Continuous learner; knowledge of aviation is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from ideation to release.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analysis to inform decisions.
• Create detailed product plans with feature sets and user stories.
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap.
• Champion a user-centric approach with design teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales and partners.
• Define and monitor KPIs and adjust strategy as needed.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to drive iteration.
• Plan and execute product launches with marketing and sales enablement.
• Monitor cost structure and profitability and assist pricing decisions.
• Provide pre-sales support with demos and technical questions.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Connaissances

Product management

Agile methodologies

Market research

Product lifecycle

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Pricing & profitability

Pre-sales support

Risk management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Description du poste

SkeyDrone enables airports, air navigation service providers, seaports, and critical infrastructure operators to manage and protect their lower airspace with confidence. By combining cutting‑edge technologies for drone detection, flight authorization, and situational awareness, we help organizations turn complexity into control.

Our mission is to make low‑level airspace safer, smarter, and more connected; from flight authorization to real‑time drone detection, from operational oversight to intelligent decision‑making.

The Role

As a Freelance Product Manager at SkeyDrone, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and success of our product offerings. You will be responsible for driving the product vision, strategy, and execution to deliver world‑class solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth. This role requires a blend of business, technical and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

You’ll start managing our UTM (read: flight authorization software) business line, used by skeyes, Belgian defense and other customers. Gradually, you will gain additional responsibilities, incl. in our detection product offerings.

The role involves a minimum of two days per week working from our office in Steenokkerzeel (Brussels), fostering collaboration and team connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: manage the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to release. Ensure product development stays on schedule and within budget.
• Market Research: conduct in‑depth market and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer pain points, and potential product enhancements. Use this research to make data‑driven decisions.
• Product Planning: create detailed product plans, including defining feature sets, specifications, and user stories. Collaborate with engineering and other team members to ensure timely and high‑quality product delivery.
• Product Strategy: develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and customer needs. Identify market opportunities and define the product roadmap accordingly.
• User‑Centered Design: champion a user‑centric approach to product development by working closely with the design responsible to create intuitive and delightful user experiences.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams (incl partner companies) to ensure product development is aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• KPIs and Metrics: define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of the product and make data‑driven adjustments as necessary.
• Customer Feedback: gather and analyze customer feedback, and use it to iterate on the product, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Product Launch: plan and execute successful product launches, including marketing strategies and sales enablement.
• Product pricing & profitability: you keep a clear view on the cost structure and profitability of our products and co‑define their price setting.
• Pre‑sales support: support marketing and sales teams with demos or technical questions, participate in prospect or customer meetings.
• Risk Management: identify potential risks and challenges and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Your Profile

• At least a bachelor degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (min 5y) as a Product Manager / Agile Product Owner, with a successful track record of bringing products to market.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (EN + NL/FR).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Structured and attentive for correct documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and lead with influence.
• We are looking for a continuous learner; knowledge of the aviation industry is a plus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to one of the most innovative domains in aviation.
• A dynamic and growing scale‑up environment backed by strong shareholders.
• A flexible hybrid working policy and the opportunity to work with a top team.