Director of Product

Tagup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Tagup is a defense technology company founded at MIT delivering logistics decision advantage with next‑generation AI. We’re growing rapidly and seek a Director of Product with defense industry experience to modernize defense logistics.

This role leads product strategy, roadmap, and cross-functional teams, ensures regulatory and cybersecurity compliance, and engages with defense agencies. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in product management, strong leadership, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of product management, with focus on defense or related industries.
• Deep understanding of defense procurement processes, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling products in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to engage with customers and partners.
• Must be eligible for a US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Tagup's defense product.
• Collaborate with defense agencies, government contractors, and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Lead product development with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams.
• Define and prioritize features based on feedback, feasibility, and objectives.
• Work with sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure adoption and scaling.
• Stay informed about regulations and cybersecurity compliance for defense products.
• Build and mentor a high-performing product team.

Skills

Defense industry experience

Leadership

Product strategy

Stakeholder management

Agile

Security clearance eligible

Job description

Tagup is a defense technology company founded at MIT that is delivering logistics decision advantage with next-generation AI. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for change-makers passionate about delivering innovative technologies to solve the most challenging problems in the world’s highest stakes environments. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful work that strengthens national security and contributes to the success of U.S. and allied forces. Join us in shaping the future of defense logistics for a safer tomorrow.

Our vision is to use artificial intelligence to predict, plan, and execute military operations with unprecedented precision and efficiency. We envision a world where artificial intelligence optimizes and automates the movement of materials, guaranteeing allied military superiority.

To lead this charge, we seek a passionate Director of Product. The ideal candidate has a solid background in product management, defense industry experience, and a strong interest in utilizing technology to modernize defense logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Tagup's defense product, aligning with the company's overall goals and market opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with defense agencies, government contractors, and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and priorities.
• Product Development: Lead the product development process, working closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams.
• Roadmap Planning: Define and prioritize product features and enhancements based on market feedback, technical feasibility, and strategic objectives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure successful product adoption and scaling.
• Regulatory/Cybersecurity Compliance: Stay informed about relevant regulations and compliance requirements impacting defense products and ensure Tagup's offerings meet all necessary standards.
• Team Management: Build and mentor a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10years of experience in product management, with a focus on defense or related industries.
• Deep understanding of defense procurement processes, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to engage with customers and partners.
• Must be eligible for a US Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with logistics and supply chain applications
• A deep enough understanding of basic front-end and back-end web technologies to consider capabilities and limitations
• Experience with or interest in working with visual design tools to communicate ideas
• 5+ years of experience in product management/product ownership for a highly operational production software implementation

Why Join Tagup

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by advancing technology solutions that contribute to national security and defense.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and passionate colleagues.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including stock options.
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development and growth.

$170,000 - $215,000 a year

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Tagup is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment with us are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Citizenship: Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Department of Defense, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.