Propulsion Product Manager
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As Propulsion Product Manager, you will lead satellite propulsion products through their full lifecycle: define strategy and roadmap, set requirements and KPIs, support bids and pricing inputs, and drive product improvements based on customer feedback. You will be a key link between engineering, supply chain, sales and program teams.
Your Tasks:
- Set product strategy: Translate the business area strategy into a clear product plan—what we build, why it matters, and how we deliver it.
- Position the products: Define cost/lead time/performance targets; set high-level technical and program requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Own profit & loss (P&L) forecasting: Maintain the product P&L outlook; manage cost databases and standard Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Manage investments: Track and prioritize development spend; provide price guidance and minimum sales targets.
- Run the Product Line: Lead continuous improvement within the approved annual budget—prioritize, decide, and unblock to keep momentum.
- Build the supply chain: Define make/buy for parts and investments; shape partnerships and long-term agreements with key.
- Own the tech roadmap: Maintain the product backlog; identify R&D needs and features; seek external funding where possible and secure approvals for internally funded activities.
- Close the feedback loop: Capture product functionality feedback through customer visits and surveys; translate insights into backlog and roadmap updates.
- Drive product proposals: Actively support product proposal preparation by shaping win theme, and providing technical, financial and program inputs
- University degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar.
- Proven experience (+3 years) managing space propulsion products (regulators/valves, thrusters, feed systems) or adjacent high-reliability hardware.
- Strong financial acumen.
- Skill at building tech roadmaps, prioritizing R&D, and integrating features into delivery programs.
- Clear, concise communicator who aligns engineering, procurement, sales, and program teams.
- Customer-driven mindset with a track record of continuous improvement.
- Candidates must be proficient in English, both spoken and written.
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