Staff Product Manager, Software

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. The Terrestrial Software team is building the foundation for an automated rocket factory and integrated launch platform. Their mission is to automate and streamline workflows across the entire lifecycle of Terran R, from raw material intake to launch operations and eventually manufacturing on Mars. This involves partnering directly with teams across design, materials, manufacturing, and test and launch to design, implement, and deploy end-user enterprise-wide applications, industrial automation, data analytics infrastructure, and next-generation AI to solve real problems and accelerate progress. Long term, the team is laying the groundwork for a modular, scalable software platform that can power highly autonomous operations on Earth and beyond. This is a team for builders and thinkers who thrive on cross-functional impact and want to shape the digital backbone of our future in space.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related Engineering field (Computer, Software, Electrical, Aerospace).
8+ years of product management experience, preferably in manufacturing software or equivalent large user-scale applications
3+ years of direct, software development experience including configuring, enhancing, and integrating with third party systems
Proven ability to craft and execute product vision, roadmap, requirements, user stories, and releases
Effective communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear plans for diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of manufacturing processes: production, quality, traceability, OEE, compliance

Responsibilities

Define product vision, strategic roadmap and technical strategy for Software Applications used across the company
Balance deliverables between off‑the‑shelf functionality and custom software features, ensuring seamless integration and scalability
Engage with users across the company, including Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Accounting & Finance, Test & Launch to deeply understand operational challenges, needs, and priorities
Work with Software Engineering teams to own and align technical and product vision to build world-class products
Translate user needs into key insights, product requirements, prioritize backlogs, and establish success criteria
Own end‑to‑end delivery of Software Applications from concept through requirements, development, testing, implementation, and post‑launch support
Align user workflows, regulatory needs, data integrity, and system performance
Collaborate with engineering to integrate software systems across ERP, MES, PLM, QMS
Explore and track advanced technologies (IoT, dashboards, analytics, Industry 4.0 approaches) for future enhancements
Define key performance indicators (e.g., OEE improvements, downtime reduction, traceability metrics, user adoption rates)
Establish feedback loops, monitor product performance, and iterate based on manufacturing and user insights
Drive adoption across multiple sites or lines by creating documentation, conducting training, and championing change management efforts