Senior Product Manager, Industrial AI - Aerospace & Defense

IFS

$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field; MBA is a plus
  • Experience in A&D industry with Airlines, MROs, or OEMs; AI experience a plus
  • Proven track record in developing complex MRO products from concept to deployment
  • Understanding of MRO tools, processes, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving results through influence
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for customer and leadership interactions

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps aligned with market opportunities
  • Conduct market and competitive analyses within the MRO industry
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure product satisfaction
  • Leverage knowledge of MRO processes to define product requirements
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to prioritize product features
  • Define and monitor KPIs to measure product success
  • Implement go-to-market strategies for MRO products, including pricing and positioning

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with Company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial AI Senior Product Manager to join our team as we develop cutting-edge AI-based Aerospace & Defense Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for the identification of investment cases, working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to lead investment planning and evangelizing the product vision.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will drive product strategy and roadmap planning, considering market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback. You will collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize features and help provide clarity on investment themes. Additionally, you will be responsible for defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and make data-driven decisions.

The preferred candidate will have a strong background in the aviation industry, with experience in MRO operations, having worked with an Airline, MRO organization or OEM. The candidate will also have experience with the use of software in the aviation industry, understanding the regulations and compliance around it. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are crucial for this role, as you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams and presenting product updates to stakeholders.

As a Senior Product Manager, Industrial AI in Aerospace and Defense, you are responsible for:
  • Developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps for MRO-related products, aligning with company objectives and market opportunities.
  • Conducting comprehensive market and competitive analyses specific to the MRO industry, identifying trends, customer needs, and building business cases for potential opportunities.
  • Engaging with MRO customers, stakeholders, and end-users to gather requirements, solicit feedback, and ensure products meet or exceed their expectations.
  • Leveraging knowledge of processes for Heavy Maintenance, Complex Assembly MRO, Component MRO etc., to inform and drive product requirements.
  • Collaborating with engineering and design teams to prioritize features and help guide product development.
  • Defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive transparency and enablement of product updates and roadmap plans.
  • Helping develop and implement go-to-market strategies for MRO products, including pricing and positioning.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • A degree in Software Engineering, or a related STEM field; MBA is a plus
  • Seasoned in the A&D industry, working with an Airline, MRO or OEM; experience with AI a plus
  • Proven experience in bringing complex MRO products from concept to deployment
  • Comprehensive understanding of MRO tools, processes and regulatory requirements, interfacing with Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions
  • Deep experience in managing through influence and driving results through cross functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interfacing with customers and senior leadership.


Additional Information

What We're Offering
  • Salary Range: $130,000 to $180,000 USD annually + bonus
  • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with Company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events


Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

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