Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Director of Product to lead the development and scaling of cutting-edge IoT/IoBT products for defense applications. This role focuses on wearable and sensor technology designed to support infantry soldiers with real-time situational awareness, weapons data, and AI-driven insights. As the Director of Product, you will play a pivotal role in driving product lifecycle management, incorporating customer feedback, and delivering innovative solutions to the defense sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept and requirements gathering to go-to-market (GTM) execution, release, and ongoing maintenance.
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with key customers to gather feedback, identify product improvement opportunities, and ensure their input informs future iterations.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, customers, and leadership, translating technical requirements into actionable roadmaps and integrating them into the product timeline.
• Hands-On Leadership: Lead by example in both strategic planning and tactical execution.
• Stakeholder Communication: Attend customer meetings at HQ, provide updates on product progress, and act as a conduit for customer needs.
• Technical Integration: Ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components into scalable, data-heavy IoT/IoBT products.

Qualifications:

• Required Experience:
• 4+ years of targeted product management experience, including managing the lifecycle of multiple products from concept to GTM.
• Strong understanding of DoD or military applications and requirements.
• Proven experience with IoT or IoBT products that combine hardware and software components.
• Techno-functional competency, with the ability to interpret technical requirements and align them with business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Security Clearance:
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required with a clean background check.

Nice to Haves:

• Military or DoD experience.
• Experience with wearable products and data-heavy devices.
• Background in hardware/software integration for defense-related products.