At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative product development in defense technology and drive market success.
- Company: Join Curtiss-Wright, a leader in aerospace and defense solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defense industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in product management or engineering, with a passion for tech.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Curtiss-Wright is a world leader in supplying rugged electronics to the aerospace and defense industries. We are looking for a Product Manager to support our continued market growth and industry leadership, aligned with our C5ISR Modular Solutions business unit which develops Curtiss-Wright’s most advanced embedded electronics. Candidates should have relevant industry experience and passion for technology, combined with analytical, business leadership, and sales engagement skills.
Location: Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Ottawa, Ontario Canada
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Referral Program
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Salary: $119,500.00 - $165,000.00 per year plus bonus opportunity. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario.
Your Challenge:
- Responsible for the commercial success of our embedded product lines, overseeing them from inception through market research, design, build, launch, growth, enhancement, and eventual sunset.
- Understand target market needs, solution gaps, and technical requirements to develop and deliver new and innovative solutions to our customers.
- Ensure products provide market differentiation through features, price, services, support, or other key customer value propositions.
- Develop and implement strategies for existing and new products and prepare business cases that include ROI models, pricing and profit strategies.
- Work with Engineering leads, CTOs, and marketing teams to define and develop solutions to emerging market needs.
- Provide Engineering with well-defined feature, cost, and product level requirements.
- Oversee product development lifecycles to ensure Time to Market (TTM), Design to Cost (DTC), development costs, and maximized ROI are maintained.
- Manage the ongoing health of product lines through regular sales forecast and design win reviews.
- Provide systems analysis of customer requirements and provide technical and marketing input on solution proposals.
- Support new product introduction and promotional content creation.
- Drive third-party collaborative product development and support cooperative marketing/sales and business capture activities.
What You Bring:
- A relevant hardware and/or software Engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
- A relevant business degree, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Product or Engineering Management, or deeply technical Product Marketing.
- Demonstrated ability to understand target market needs and drive the creation of innovative and differentiated products.
- Proven success in identifying business opportunities and developing their potential.
- A good understanding of product, market & marketing strategy development.
- Insights into relevant embedded processing technologies and industry standards.
- Ability to clearly articulate value propositions as part of complex bids and presentations.
Skills:
- A highly motivated and curious self-starter with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
- Strong business acumen and a keen understanding of the business implications of technical decisions.
- Ability to analyze complex data, summarize and present it clearly.
- Knowledge of embedded computing systems architecture, hardware, software, and usability in the military/aerospace industry.
- Must be willing to travel periodically in support of customers, sales, and business development.
Who We Are:
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology.
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.
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Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is an exceptional employer located in Ottawa, ON, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. With competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to innovation, employees are empowered to take on challenging projects that make a meaningful impact. The company values teamwork and integrity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported in their career journey.
