Product Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Adapt standardized practices and templates (Phase-Gate, NPI, PRDs) established by the Senior Global PM to align with specific subsidiary engineering sprints.

• Act as a hands-on consultant to Product Managers at Teal, FlightWave, Blue Ops, Apium, and others, assisting them in overcoming technical challenges and resource limitations.

• Actively seek out opportunities for "shared wins," such as incorporating a sensor suite created by Teal Drones into a FlightWave airframe to minimize redundant R&D expenditures.

• Manage the mid-level project milestones that contribute to the Red Cat Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring the accuracy of data and the integrity of timelines.

• Lead the preparation for essential "Phase-Gate" reviews, making sure that subsidiary teams have the appropriate documentation and validation ready for executive endorsement.

• Offer direction and delegate tasks to the Associate Product Manager (Global Support) to ensure timely completion of reporting and research responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, product, or project management discipline. Acceptable fields include: Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or Operations.

• 4–6 years of experience in product management or technical program management, with a strong emphasis on hardware-software integration.

• 8-10 years of directly relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Demonstrated capability to execute complex development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) in a dynamic environment.

• Competence in building relationships and driving outcomes with engineering teams that are part of various business units.

• Comfortable discussing product requirements, specifications, development planning & processes, UAV/USV components, GCS software, sensor payloads, and dynamics of maritime/aerial vehicles.

• Proficient in using Jira, Confluence, and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet or MS Project).

🏝️ Benefits

• Must be capable of walking, standing, and moving through large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended durations.

• Ability to lift, transport, and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in specific areas or while performing certain tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policies.

• May need to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walkthroughs, or emergency response scenarios.

• Regular exposure to facility operations, including noise, dust, temperature variations, and industrial machinery.

• Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be necessary for emergency facility responses or projects as required.

• Frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment is necessary for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.