Product Manager – Data Power & Control

Kratos Industries LLC•Arvada, CO

2h•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the Kratos team. This role reports to the Director of Product Management and is responsible for defining, developing, and scaling product offerings that support both current project-based solutions and the transition toward more standardized, configurable product platforms. This position operates at the intersection of Sales, Engineering, and Operations, translating customer needs into clear product direction while driving consistency, scalability, and commercial success across the portfolio.

Requirements

4–7+ years of experience in product management, engineering, operations, or a related field
Strong ability to translate customer needs into structured product definitions
Systems thinker—able to connect commercial demand, engineering constraints, and operational execution
Comfortable building structure, process, and product definition within a rapidly evolving and partially standardized environment
Strong cross-functional leadership and influence without direct authority
Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Analytical mindset with experience evaluating product and market performance
Ability to travel (~20–30%) for customer interaction, internal alignment, and industry events

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical power distribution, data centers, or engineered systems strongly preferred
Experience working in project-based or engineered-to-order environments preferred
Exposure to product standardization, modular design, or configure-to-order models is a strong plus
Working knowledge of ERP systems, BOM Structures, electrical power distribution systems, switchgear/switchboards, power quality, controls, or related critical power infrastructure preferred
MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Responsibilities

Own assigned product families across the full lifecycle - supporting current engineered-to-order solutions while driving movement toward configurable and productized offerings
Translate voice of the customer (VOC) into clear product requirements, partnering closely with Engineering to define feasible, scalable solutions
Develop and maintain product roadmaps that balance custom project demands with long-term standardization strategy
Act as the primary bridge between Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on product definition, priorities, and new product/feature delivery
Support the transition from project-based execution to repeatable product structures (CTO / modular design / standard work)
Drive product definition including configurations, options, BOM structures, and documentation required for scalable execution
Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams to improve product manufacturability, execution consistency, and field performance
Support product launches including marketing data, sales team alignment, pricing, collateral, and internal training
Analyze product performance including revenue, margin, win/loss trends, and market adoption
Conduct competitive and market analysis to identify gaps, opportunities, and positioning strategies
Support Sales with product expertise, customer discussions, and solution positioning as needed
Participate in key customer interactions, helping shape solutions for strategic opportunities
Contribute to long-term product strategy, including platform development and portfolio rationalization
Support S&OP and forecasting activities to align demand, supply, and product strategy