Product Manager - Advanced Concepts & IRAD Strategy

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mq

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Goleta, CA is seeking a full-time Product Manager with hybrid work options. You will guide technology roadmaps, analyze markets, and drive cross-functional teams from concept through funded IRAD or contract.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain to shape strategy, build business cases, and pursue opportunities across multiple programs while navigating DoD processes and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of direct product management experience.
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations 25% - 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology roadmaps and translate opportunities into actionable work packages for engineering and partners.
• Analyze market data and shape marketing objectives and strategies.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Strategy, and cross-functional teams to build business cases.
• Support, communicate, and defend the mission and culture of the organization.
• Coordinate cross-functionally across Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Contracts.
• May act as Product Owner for multi-program or IRAD efforts.

Skills

Product management experience

Stakeholder leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

DoD acquisition familiarity

Market analysis tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Goleta, CA is seeking a full-time Product Manager with hybrid work options. You will guide technology roadmaps, analyze markets, and drive cross-functional teams from concept through funded IRAD or contract.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain to shape strategy, build business cases, and pursue opportunities across multiple programs while navigating DoD processes and customer needs.