Product Development (Product Line Manager) - Remote

Elbit Systems of America; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company seeks a Product Development Manager for night vision technology. This role involves strategic leadership, market analysis, and collaboration with various teams to enhance product offerings and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and customer engagement in high-tech environments.

Benefits

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

401k program

Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Employee Referral Program

Longer Term Care and Legal benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience with Warfighter Systems or night vision technology preferred.
• Experience with customer interactions and technical requirements.
• Willing to travel 25% or more, including international.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy, market assessment, and business cases for night vision technologies.
• Translate customer needs into technical specifications and collaborate with engineering.
• Oversee product lifecycle and promote innovation within the product line.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical major

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Imaging sensors

Optical systems

IP networking

Radio technologies

Job description

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Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engag ed in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube .

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision-related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with its products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description

The Product Manager V will become the subject matter expert on the Night Vision market providing requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, and strategic direction for the night vision technology development. The candidate will be responsible for full understanding within 6 months and the strategic leadership of defined night vision technologies, including i^2 and thermal imaging sensors, within the dismount soldier kit to provide a full Integrated Soldier System offering. The candidate will work as the customer advocate translating customer needs into requirements and developing the product offering strategy/roadmap. While leveraging engineering support, he/she will also be responsible for thought leadership to advance Elbit placement as the industry leader in night vision technologies. Strong communications and interpersonal skills coupled with an appreciation and interest in growing the Warfighter Systems business unit is required. Technical requirements include knowledge of imaging sensors, optical systems, radio technologies, and IP networking. The candidate should understand typical use cases for dismount applications including night time operations and network system architecture. The applicant will be expected to provide expert guidance and leadership in support of Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Strategy. 25% Travel to customer locations worldwide is anticipated.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate shall own a designated product group within the Warfighter Systems business unit’s product portfolio. Responsibilities include being the Warfighter Systems product line market subject matter expert, defining requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, strategic direction and product business cases for night vision technology development

• Optional Remote/Hybrid or On-site support to the Roanoke, VA facility
• If Remote/Hybrid, expected to be on site monthly
• Collaborate with senior leadership product strategies to acquire new business, including both internal and customer funded R&D
• Develop product offering business cases
• Reporting to the Director of Product Management, work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering and Operations to execute & drive innovation into the Warfighter Systems strategy
• Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment, working with other stakeholders to seek maximum business efficiency
• Work as the customer advocate translating customer needs into technical requirements and developing the product offering strategies/developmental roadmaps
• Author and socialize the product offering strategy/roadmap
• Understand market problems and provide strategic direction based on market segment assessment
• Technical requirements include knowledge of imaging sensors, optical systems, radio technologies, and IP networking
• Understand customer requirements and liaise with engineering stakeholders for innovative product requirement implementation to meet or exceed the customer requirements
• Author documentation and socialize the product offering requirements
• Analyze competitive strategies and provide competitive assessment advice to the business
• Provide technology assessment reports and incorporate into the product offering roadmap
• Advise engineering teams on the CONOPS and requirements for dismounted soldiers
• Define the components of the Warfighter Systems offering – including hardware and software components
• Define the offering lifecycle
• Determine system use cases
• Determine value-based pricing strategy for all major projects
• Work with Marketing to communicate value proposition, highlighting differentiators through competitive analysis
• Lead product development Checkpoint reviews for all development activities, showing ROI of R&D funds
• Monitor product development activities
• Define Product Design Priorities
• Rationalize IRAD & EAID for the product portfolio
• Establish Production Cost (DTUPC) Targets
• Support proposal preparation and submission
• Support customer relationships, with primary responsibility for capturing the requirements of the customer through direct interactions with these customers
• Understand the integration of night vision technologies, including imaging sensors, within the dismounted warfighter kit to provide a fully Integrated Warfighter System offering
• The candidate should understand typical use cases for dismounted soldier applications including nighttime operations and network system architecture.
• Prototype Customer Product Demos, while aligning with Business Developmental capture strategies
• Ensure Prototype Quality and providing Delivery Schedule Prioritization
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills coupled with an appreciation and interest in growing ESA’s Warfighter Systems business is required.
• Support customer briefs and reviews as necessary
• Collaborate across other ESA business units on technologies to advance the offering
• Participate on reviews of project plans with cross-functional team (engineering, operations, sales, etc.)
• Interface between development team and forward-facing functions (including external entities - customers, gov't agencies, etc.)
  

25% Travel is anticipated to ESA and customer locations/engagements worldwide.

Monthly coordination visits to ROA site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical major
• MBA or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience with Warfighter Systems, night vision technology, optics or equivalent experience
• Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge
• Experience with Face-to-Face customer interactions
• 25% or more travel to include international travel
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Optical / Systems/ Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with electro-optic military technology
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• US Government Secret Security Clearance, preferred
• Military service/background
  
  

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
  
  

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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