Director of Product Management
$150,000–$175,000 year
On-siteArvada, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the senior technical and product representative in customer and sales engagements, supporting complex pursuits, troubleshooting challenges, and solution development where standard offerings do not exist. Translate customer requirements, operational constraints, and market signals into clear product concepts, design intent, and prioritization for Engineering and Operations. Own product vision and roadmap for assigned products or portfolios, including Medium Voltage and Field Services, while championing manufacturable design principles to ensure concepts can be reliably built and standardized. Act as the primary interface between customers, Sales, Engineering, and Operations for Product definition, trade-offs, and feasibility decisions, influencing R&D direction by defining customer-driven priorities and validating concepts throughout development cycles. Build and lead a small, high-impact product team over time to align specific products with Kratos' long-range growth objectives.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in low- and/or medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution, or closely related electrical infrastructure domains
- Proven background as a technical authority, sales engineer, subject matter expert, or product leader in highly custom engineered-to-order environments
- Strong ability to bridge customer needs, engineering realities, and manufacturing constraints
- Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Exceptional communication skills and credibility with customers, engineers, and executive leadership
- Experience supporting or leading new product development, product refinement, or portfolio strategy in complex industrial settings
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