Director of Product Management

Aireon deployed the world’s first global space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time aircraft monitoring capabilities around the world, including over the poles, over the oceans and in remote areas.  

Aireon data enables safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly aviation travel, resulting in significant CO2 emission reductions. More than 20 Air Navigation Service Providers representing more than 40 countries – including NAV CANADA, NATS (UK), Air Traffic and Navigation Services (South Africa), Airports Authority of India (AAI), and ASECNA (Africa) -- rely on Aireon data to navigate aircraft in their airspaces.  

We are committed to offering an employment experience and benefits package that enables you and your family to grow with us and to share in our success. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Director to lead our product management team. In this role, you will drive the product strategy, development, and execution of Aireon’s commercial data services offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, a deep understanding of the aviation and aerospace industries, and a proven track record of delivering market-leading products and services.

In this role, you will lead our team in delivering customer-centric data-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service products, focusing on solving our customer's most difficult problems. You will support and partner with customers across the aerospace industry to identify unique, creative ways to leverage Aireon’s Space-based ADS-B data to achieve data-driven results. We seek an individual with a strong track record of delivering successful products, a customer-first focus, an understanding of both the Aviation and Data markets and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.  The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent product management skills, and a deep understanding of bringing innovative products to the market.

What You'll Do

• Develop and drive the product strategy for Aireon’s commercial services, aligning with company goals and market needs. Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap prioritizing initiatives based on business impact, customer feedback, and market trends.
• Oversee the end-to-end product delivery process, from ideation to launch. Ensure products are delivered on time, within scope, and exceed customer expectations.
• Lead a high-performing team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the product development and engineering teams to ensure alignment on product, customer, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and sales campaigns.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, including revenue growth, customer adoption, and market engagement.
• Engage with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to gather insights and understand market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Use this data to inform product development and positioning.
• Identify new market opportunities and drive innovation within the product portfolio. Develop strategies for expanding Aireon’s commercial services into new segments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least five years in a leadership role within the aviation, aerospace, or technology industries.
• Strong understanding of air traffic management, surveillance technologies, and commercial aviation markets.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products in a B2B environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically while managing the tactical execution of complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least five years in a leadership role within the aviation, aerospace, or technology industries.
• Strong understanding of air traffic management, surveillance technologies, and commercial aviation markets.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products in a B2B environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically while managing the tactical execution of complex projects

Desired Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading multi-faceted teams.
• Experience with agile product development methodologies and product management tools.
• Extensive knowledge of the aviation data market, including ANSP, Airline, Airport, OEMs, and System Integrators.

About You

You are a self-starter. Sitting and waiting isn’t an option. You take the initiative to make things happen.

You are collaborative. You're a team player who puts the team's interest above your own. You display a positive attitude, are open, and enjoy contributing.

You are a natural leader. It doesn’t matter if you have direct reports; you are comfortable leading cross-functional teams, leading to encouragement and mentoring.

You strive for results. Action-oriented and somewhat collaborative in your decision-making process, however you are confidence, enthusiasm, and persuasive communication style helps you deliver results.

1-3-6-12 Month Plan

In the first month we'll expect you to...

• Get onboarded and familiar with the Aireon Product Delivery Process
• Review Market Vertical Strategy
• Understand the tools and different stakeholders

At 3 months we'll expect you to...

• Engage with the team to understand the current product roadmap and goals
• Own the Aireon Product roadmap

At 6 months we'll expect you to...

• Own the product management process
• Hold regular cross-functional meetings to align product management and product development efforts
• Begin engaging with current and future customers on product journey

About the Team

• We have a team of 7 team members located globally
• We collaborate across the organization with connections to all departments within Aireon
• We connect through Teams, Email, and regular meetings

Perks and Benefits

• Premium medical, dental and vision plan

• Life Insurance and AD&D

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Retirement 401K plan with Employer Matching

• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company Sponsored Events

• Employee Referral Program

Aireon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.