Senior Hardware Product Manager - Aerospace & Automotive

Diversified Technical Systems; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Summary

This Product Manager plays a critical role in the product development and management process by partnering with DTS Sales Managers, Sales Partners, stakeholders and customers to understand customer needs, define technical requirements, and craft a successful vision for DTS products. The Product Manager is strategic and execution focused for multiple customer markets. This role focuses on technical discovery, value proposition development, market definition, and solution articulation. The Product Manager is responsible for our Aerospace & Defense market, Automotive Crash Test market, and any future markets.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical discovery sessions with prospective customers to understand application requirements and constraints; prioritizing needs based on ROI and tradeoffs.
• Researching and understanding the markets, our position, and our competitors to identify opportunities and gaps.
• Developing and maintaining the product strategy to support revenue growth, customer retention, and market expansion initiatives.
• Authoring Product Design Specification (PDS) documents which serve as inputs to the Engineering product development process and translate diverse market needs into scalable product capabilities.
• Planning and prioritization of product development and maintaining the product feature backlog, including the New Feature Request process.
• Creating and maintaining use cases, user stories, product requirements, and specifications.
• Leading the Commercial Launch Plan process.
• Maintaining existing products including monitoring KPIs and customer feedback to prioritize ongoing development.
• Serving as the product ambassador internally and externally.
• Working with others to identify adjacent and new markets for DTS.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as requested by DTS management.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or similar discipline and significant experience (approx. 10+ years) in a technical role involving data acquisition, sensors, or embedded systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Related experience working in automotive crash, flight test, or aerospace & defense (A&D) sectors is necessary. Developing an in-depth understanding of DTS product lines over time is essential.
• Product management or product owner experience (5+ years) including responsibility for hardware product definition is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple products at multiple stages of development with a broad group of stakeholders, including the ability to understand and adjust project priorities, develop plans that will achieve stated goals on schedule, anticipate problems, and develop innovative solutions to correct or prevent obstacles.
• The ability to effectively communicate and present information, verbally and in writing, in a professional, diplomatic manner to a variety of audiences (internal, customers, and vendors) as well as the ability to simplify complex topics is necessary.
• Well-developed analytical, reasoning, inter-personal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills are necessary. Familiarity with data analytics tools and product metrics is also necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with other individuals/departments is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Windows as well as various computer programs, such as Outlook, Word, Excel (advanced functions), Project, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and master several essential DTS software products is necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus structure
• Flexible work schedules
• Six paid company holidays plus the final week of the year off (paid)
• Free on-site EV charging stations
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary insurance plans including accident and critical illness coverage
• Tuition and training assistance
• 401(k) with employer match

Estimated Salary Range

$149k - $195k annualized

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Equipment Use

This position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. The work environment is a production and engineering area and typical business office. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Occasional US and/or international travel to customer, vendor, corporate, and/or other sites may be necessary based on business or customer needs.

ITAR Statement

This position requires compliance with U.S. Export Control requirements. Therefore candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DTS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local regulations.