Product Manager - Columbia, MD

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a technical lead in Columbia, Maryland. The role involves serving as the primary technical interface with government customers and technology partners to align product roadmaps. You will identify complex requirements, drive product strategy, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. Candidates should have experience in product documentation and stakeholder management, with a focus on secure communications. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers and technology partners.
• Identify and translate complex CONOPS and mission requirements into technical specifications.
• Engage the secure communications community for feedback and analyze SWOT.

Job description

• Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers and technology partners to align product roadmaps with long-term business strategy
• Identify and translate complex CONOPS and mission requirements into detailed technical specifications, system architecture, and backlogs for R&D and engineering
• Engage the secure communications community to gather field-level feedback and analyze SWOT to drive product strategy
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the R&D lifecycle to safeguard cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Establish clear performance metrics and success criteria to measure readiness and product value
• Develop clear and compelling product positioning guidance, pricing strategy, sales messaging, and marketing content based on competitive analysis and the sales team’s strategy
• Oversee coordination and communication of product roadmaps, technology trends, and market requirements between R&D, product development, customers, sales and marketing
• Oversee technical documentation, including training/onboarding materials, user manuals, datasheets, FAQs, service guidance
• Lead product compliance efforts across security, export control, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ITAR/EAR, FCC/NTIA spectrum certification, MIL-STD-461/810)