Product Manager

Product Manager

Teal Drones, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking for a Product Manager with experience bringing complex hardware or software products to market. The Product Manager will develop and manage activities for a specific product or product area throughout its lifecycle, from initial concept through development, production, release, and sustainment. This position will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to understand market needs, define product requirements, establish priorities, and drive products toward successful delivery and adoption.

The Product Manager will serve as a key connection between customers, Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development. This role will take ownership of assigned products and product initiatives while working within the broader product strategy established by Product Line Management.

Position Responsibilities

• Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management: Takes ownership of assigned products or product areas throughout the product lifecycle, including concept development, product definition, development, production, release, sustainment, and retirement. Ensures product activities remain aligned with customer and business objectives.
• Product Strategy & Roadmaps: Develops and maintains product roadmaps for assigned products or capabilities. Works with Product Line Management and cross-functional stakeholders to establish priorities, identify dependencies, and align product investments with company objectives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serves as a key point of contact between Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Marketing, Business Development, and other functional teams. Drives alignment and facilitates decisions necessary to move products and initiatives forward.
• Technical & Business Requirements: Leads the development, documentation, and prioritization of technical and business requirements, user stories, and product specifications. Works closely with Engineering and Program Management to translate customer and business needs into clear, actionable product requirements.
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Conducts market and competitive analysis to understand customer needs, market trends, competitor capabilities, and emerging technologies. Uses this information to identify opportunities, risks, and potential improvements to the product portfolio.
• Customer & Partner Engagement: Interfaces directly with customers and partners to understand operational needs, challenges, and feedback. Incorporates customer insights into product strategy, requirements, priorities, and future product improvements.
• Go-To-Market Strategy & Product Launch: Supports and contributes to Go-to-Market planning for new products and major product releases. Coordinates with Marketing, Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to support successful product introductions.
• Product Development & Execution: Works with Program Management and Engineering throughout product development to ensure product priorities, requirements, and customer needs are understood and addressed. Monitors development progress and helps resolve product-related issues and trade-offs.
• Product Performance & Reporting: Tracks product performance, customer feedback, development progress, cost, schedule, quality, and other relevant metrics. Identifies issues and opportunities and communicates product status and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifies product risks, dependencies, and issues and works with cross-functional teams to develop and track mitigation strategies. Escalates significant risks and decisions when appropriate.
• Financial & Business Planning: Supports product business cases, annual budgeting, cost analysis, pricing activities, and investment decisions. Develops an understanding of the financial and business factors affecting product performance and lifecycle decisions.
• Product Sustainment & Continuous Improvement: Works with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other functions to identify and implement opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, quality, and customer experience throughout the product lifecycle.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Identifies opportunities for new capabilities, technologies, and improvements that can strengthen product performance and customer value. Supports initiatives that improve product development and lifecycle management processes.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3-7 years of experience in product management, engineering, program management, product development, operations, or a related technical environment.
• Experience working with complex hardware, software, or integrated hardware/software products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional activities to completion.
• Experience gathering and translating customer, business, and technical needs into product requirements or actionable development priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned products, initiatives, and deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical and business information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Knowledge of UAS systems, products, or related technologies.
• Experience with defense products, customers, or government programs.
• Experience working with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, or Business Development teams.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other product development methodologies.
• Understanding of product development processes and lifecycle management from concept through production and sustainment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze market, customer, technical, and business information and use it to support product decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships across a broad variety of technical and business functions.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of responsibilities.
• Displays strong initiative, curiosity, and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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