Product Director, Integrated Systems

Galvion; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion is seeking a Product Director, Integrated Systems to own the global strategy for the integrated soldier systems portfolio. You will lead it across the full lifecycle, from identifying needs to commercialization, portfolio optimization, and retirement.

Collaborate with Engineering, Portfolio Mgmt, Sales, and key customers to keep the portfolio technologically differentiated and commercially competitive.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in product management, engineering, or technical leadership.
• 5+ years in product portfolio leadership or senior product management.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical technologies.
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Define a global product strategy for integrated soldier systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, portfolio management, sales and operations.
• Own lifecycle governance from concept through retirement and market launch.

Skills

Product leadership

Systems engineering

Defense domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

The Company

Galvion is a global defense technology leader specializing in advanced protective solutions and intelligent power systems for military and tactical operations worldwide. We design, develop, and manufacture ballistic helmets and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. Galvion emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking design to meet the evolving needs of the modern world.

About The Opportunity

As Product Director, Integrated Systems, you will own the global product strategy for Galvion’s integrated soldier systems portfolio and lead it across the full product lifecycle, from identifying market needs and shaping new concepts to commercialization, portfolio optimization, and eventual retirement. Working closely with Engineering, Portfolio Management, Business Development, Sales, Operations, and key customers, you will keep our portfolio technologically differentiated, commercially competitive, and aligned with the evolving operational needs of the military. This role calls for a rare mix of strategic product management, technical depth, sound commercial judgment, and cross-functional leadership in the global defense industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Product Portfolio Strategy & Leadership

• Establish a comprehensive product portfolio roadmap aligned with Galvion's corporate strategy, customer requirements, and emerging defense technologies.
• Identify opportunities for product innovation, portfolio expansion, technology integration, and new market development.
• Define clear product positioning, differentiation, and competitive advantages.
• Evaluate portfolio performance, product profitability, market attractiveness, and long-term growth opportunities.
• Recommend product investments, enhancements, consolidation, and discontinuation based on commercial and strategic priorities.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Provide leadership and governance throughout the complete product lifecycle which encompasses:
• Concept & Definition
• Development & Industrialization
• Launch & Commercialization
• Production & Sustaining
• End-of-Life

Market Intelligence & Customer Engagement

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of global defense market trends, military modernization programs, and soldier system requirements.
• Maintain close engagement with strategic customers, military stakeholders, system integrators, and industry partners.
• Translate operational feedback and customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps.
• Monitor competitors, emerging technologies, procurement trends, and market opportunities.
• Support strategic customer discussions, product demonstrations, and major business development initiatives.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development to identify opportunities for product expansion and market penetration.
• Ensure that customer-specific requirements are appropriately balanced against the long-term product platform strategy.

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Own product portfolio business cases, commercial performance, and lifecycle profitability.
• Develop and maintain product-level revenue, margin, and growth forecasts in collaboration with Finance and Sales.
• Establish product cost targets and support design-to-cost initiatives.
• Recommend product pricing and positioning strategies.
• Evaluate product development investments based on expected commercial returns, market potential, and strategic importance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through platform commonality, standardization, and product rationalization.
• Monitor portfolio KPIs and recommend corrective actions where required.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance

• Act as the primary product authority for the assigned portfolio.
• Collaborate with Engineering leadership on technical feasibility, technology readiness, and product architecture.
• Work with Portfolio Management to establish development priorities, milestones, and product acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product manufacturability, scalability, and lifecycle support.
• Coordinate with Contract Management to address product-related issues arising during customer deliveries.
• Lead product portfolio reviews and contribute to product investment governance.
• Provide recommendations to the SVP, Engineering & Products regarding portfolio priorities, resource allocation, and strategic investments.

Decision-Making Authority

• Accountable for product strategy and portfolio recommendations within the governance framework set by the SVP, Engineering & Products.
• Own product vision and strategic direction.
• Own requirements and prioritization.
• Own roadmaps and lifecycle plans.
• Own positioning and value propositions.
• Own business cases and commercial performance.
• Own launch and retirement recommendations and portfolio performance reporting.
• Share decisions on development investment priorities, architecture and technology choices, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Share decisions on development scope, major requirement changes, and sustaining engineering priorities
• Share decisions on pricing and commercial strategy.
• Engineering execution, program scheduling, manufacturing operations, and contract and customer delivery sit with other teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in product management, engineering, systems development, or technical business leadership.
• At least 5 years of experience in product portfolio leadership or senior product management.
• Experience within defense, aerospace, military communications, soldier systems, or related mission-critical technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or Business Administration is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multidisciplinary technology portfolios.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, Stage-Gate governance, and product commercialization.
• Strong understanding of commercial business cases, product profitability, and strategic investment decisions.
• Experience working with government defense customers, military procurement organizations, and system integrators is highly desirable.
• Strong technical grounding in integrated soldier systems, wearable technologies, tactical communications, and headset technologies.
• Solid understanding of embedded electronics, software-enabled systems, and connected devices.
• Familiarity with power and data distribution architectures, systems integration and interoperability, and product modularity and platform architecture.
• Knowledge of military operational requirements and relevant qualification standards.

WHY JOIN GALVION?

At Galvion, innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive everything we do. You'll work alongside talented professionals dedicated to developing advanced protective systems that help safeguard those who serve. We offer challenging work, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to products that make a real-world difference.

If you're passionate about excellence engineering and want to help shape the future of military protection, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to protecting the world's most important missions.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.