Lead, Product Manager

L3HHCM20•Hamilton, ON

16d•CA$126,500 - CA$176,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Product Manager is responsible for managing the cost and schedule requirements of a physical product line offering through all phases from proposal to distribution. Analyzes and guides product enhancements, integrating the work of engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service functions for new product offerings. Plans, prepares, and presents product introduction strategies. Provides product consultation during the design stage. Participates in the marketing, forecasting and financial aspects of the product offering. Provides strategic product consultation to field personnel and customers during the early life cycle of new offerings. Manages offering through each phase of the product lifecycle. The role will be on-site and requires international travel.

Requirements

Strategic planning to align product line objectives with the overall business strategy, considering factors such as market trends, competitive landscape, and long-term goals.
Customer focused approach, intent on understanding customer needs and preferences to maximize the product’s value proposition and achieve customer satisfaction.
Solid understanding of business case fundamentals, including cost structures, revenue forecasts, profit margins, and metrics such as return on investment (ROI) and net present value (NPV).
Analytical skills to assess the performance of product strategies and initiatives to make data-driven decisions using financial metrics, market research, and other relevant data.
Able to assess and manage risks across a wide spectrum while making product decisions under uncertain conditions.
Innovation mindset and keeps up-to-date with technology trends relevant to the product line.
Proven track record of overseeing physical product introductions from concept through to successful production launch, utilizing agile development processes.
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without formal management role.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary product development project teams
History of establishing strong relationships with leaders across the organization to get things done.
Able to communicate effectively and concisely
Excellent presentation skills to conduct product briefings to customers and internal stakeholders.
Exceptional time management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities.
Familiar with Configuration Management practices, non-conformance management/closure, failure investigations/corrective action closure.
In-depth knowledge of the EOIR market and products, aerospace and defense industry, and regulations.
Technical knowledge of the following: Design of physical products to be used on aircraft, maritime or ground vehicles, IR and EO sensor technology and optical design, Laser illuminators, rangefinders, and designators, Digital video standards, Verification testing to military and aerospace standards

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, delivery, and support of a WESCAM physical product line(s) through the entire product lifecycle; act as SME and point-of-contact for internal stakeholders
Accountable for product line profitability; identify and drive changes to maximize contribution margin
Define Pricebook product configurations and options
Approve scope of work, budget, and timeline for new product introduction (NPI) projects related to their product line
Generate NPI Project SOW with top level requirements
Work cross-functionally to drive on-time completion
Review and approve budget variance and scope of work changes
Consult to help make key decisions and solve difficult problems
Develop and manage plans for market introduction and production cut-in of new products/features
Develop and manage plans for SKU rationalization, end-of-life, and supersession of current products/features
Engage and align stakeholders; communicate product lifecycle plans; adjust based on inputs and changing conditions
Provide technical sales support to BD as needed to capture new business
Support major bids by proposing the appropriate product offering, developing/reviewing the technical write-up and compliance matrix
Lead discussions on product related topics during internal bid reviews and customer briefings
Identify risks and opportunities, and provide mitigation strategies
Approve bids for non-standard products or that include exceptions from the Pricebook
Review and approve NRE estimates for bids that require custom development
Create white papers to explain new technologies, support export, or respond to customer inquiries
Train Business Development staff on new product features
Provide inputs to and approval of marketing collateral
Identify need and provide justification to acquire new Demo assets.