Propulsion Product Manager

OHB Sweden AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 431,778 - 755,612; Full time

Job summary

OHB Sweden AB is seeking a Propulsion Product Manager to enhance our satellite propulsion portfolio. You will manage products through their lifecycle, defining strategy and requirements, while ensuring continuous product improvement based on customer feedback.

Your pivotal role involves collaboration across teams to drive product success and managing financial aspects. A relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in space propulsion or high-reliability hardware are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (+3 years) managing space propulsion products or adjacent high-reliability hardware.
• Skill at building tech roadmaps and integrating features into delivery programs.
• Clear communicator who aligns engineering, procurement, sales, and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and roadmap for propulsion products.
• Maintain product P&L outlook; manage costs and investments.
• Lead continuous improvement within the budget.

Skills

Financial acumen

Product management experience

Technical communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Customer-driven approach

Education

University degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar

Job description

OHB Sweden is a leading provider of satellites and satellite sub-systems for Low-Earth- Orbit, geostationary and interplanetary missions. We develop, build, test and operate space systems for missions within communications, earth observation, space research and exploration. Our activity focus is small satellites as well as on propulsion subsystems and innovative Attitude & Orbit Control Systems (AOCS).

We are now looking for a Propulsion Product Manager to grow and strengthen our satellite propulsion portfolio.

As Propulsion Product Manager, you will lead satellite propulsion products through their full lifecycle: define strategy and roadmap, set requirements and KPIs, support bids and pricing inputs, and drive product improvements based on customer feedback. You will be a key link between engineering, supply chain, sales and program teams.

Your Tasks:

• Set product strategy: Translate the business area strategy into a clear product plan—what we build, why it matters, and how we deliver it.
• Position the products: Define cost/lead time/performance targets; set high-level technical and program requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Own profit & loss (P&L) forecasting: Maintain the product P&L outlook; manage cost databases and standard Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Manage investments: Track and prioritize development spend; provide price guidance and minimum sales targets.
• Run the Product Line: Lead continuous improvement within the approved annual budget—prioritize, decide, and unblock to keep momentum.
• Build the supply chain: Define make/buy for parts and investments; shape partnerships and long-term agreements with key.
• Own the tech roadmap: Maintain the product backlog; identify R&D needs and features; seek external funding where possible and secure approvals for internally funded activities.
• Close the feedback loop: Capture product functionality feedback through customer visits and surveys; translate insights into backlog and roadmap updates.
• Drive product proposals: Actively support product proposal preparation by shaping win theme, and providing technical, financial and program inputs

Your Qualifications:

• University degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar.
• Proven experience (+3 years) managing space propulsion products (regulators/valves, thrusters, feed systems) or adjacent high-reliability hardware.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Skill at building tech roadmaps, prioritizing R&D, and integrating features into delivery programs.
• Clear, concise communicator who aligns engineering, procurement, sales, and program teams.
• Customer-driven mindset with a track record of continuous improvement.
• Candidates must be proficient in English, both spoken and written.