Portfolio Manager - UAS

Mettle Ops•Madison Heights, MI

About The Position

The Portfolio Manager - UAS is responsible for managing and growing the company's UAS product and service portfolio from concept through commercialization. This role owns portfolio strategy, market positioning, and performance, with a focus on Amazon-capable offerings, hire-to-consult solutions, and digital discoverability. The position bridges strategy, operations, business development, and marketing to ensure offerings are competitive, scalable, and aligned with customer and market demand. This role operates in a professional office environment with cross-functional interaction across engineering, operations, business development, marketing, and leadership teams. Occasional travel may be required to support customer engagements, partners, or industry events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in portfolio management, product management, or strategy roles
Strong understanding of UAS markets, applications, and customer needs
Experience managing both product and service-based offerings
Familiarity with Amazon marketplace requirements and digital product readiness
Working knowledge of SEO principles related to product and service discoverability
Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
Clear communicator with the ability to translate technical concepts into market-facing language

Nice To Haves

Experience working with UAS, aerospace, robotics, or advanced technology products preferred

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of UAS products and service offerings, including hire-to-consult capabilities
Define portfolio roadmap, positioning, and value propositions aligned with company strategy
Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend adjustments based on market trends, margins, and demand
Identify gaps and opportunities for new offerings or service expansions
Conduct market research and competitive analysis within the UAS ecosystem
Translate customer needs into clearly defined offerings in collaboration with engineering and operations
Support pricing strategy and packaging of UAS products and consulting services
Act as a subject matter resource for internal teams on UAS portfolio capabilities
Ensure UAS products and services are structured to be Amazon-capable where applicable
Support listing readiness, compliance considerations, and content alignment for online marketplaces
Partner with marketing to optimize portfolio visibility through SEO-focused descriptions and keywords
Partner with business development to support pipeline development and customer engagement
Work with engineering and operations to ensure offerings are feasible, scalable, and deliverable
Coordinate with marketing on messaging, positioning, and go-to-market materials
Track portfolio KPIs including performance, utilization, and revenue contribution
Provide regular updates to leadership on portfolio health and strategic recommendations
Support continuous improvement of portfolio structure, documentation, and processes