Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking an ambitious and motivatedSeniorProduct Managertojoin ourdynamicGovernment Team!In this role, you’ll beresponsible fordriving the development of newproducts and services, working with our partners to create importantandexciting new solutionsin supportofGovernment customers.You’ll be successful inthis role if youhave the relevant technical knowledge, can think on both tactical and strategic levels,are able to communicate and persuade at all levels of the organization and are adept in a matrix-management, virtual/in-person,ever-changingenvironment.

This position requires an active/currentTopSecret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

What You’ll Do:

Work independently to perform product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycletoalignwithinitiatives and requirementsby gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, driving product vision internally within Iridium and externally with Iridium partners and Government customers, and working closely with various groups within Iridium to ensure revenue and customer satisifaciton goals are met
Driveimplementation of products and services with partners and Government contracts to maximize Government user adoption by definingshort- and long-term initiatives tomeet customer requirements,improvingproduct time to market, reducingdevelopment costs,ensuring solution quality,improvingcustomer satisfaction, and makingworking with Iridium a competitive advantage
Manageefforts to define and document simpleandefficient processes forcustomersto follow that require minimal questions/issuesfor the customerduring development
Support creationandmodificationoflicense and otheragreementsfor partnersand Government customers
Play a key role in supporting business capture activities within the Iridium government portfolio, including but not limited to providing input for white papers, proposals, and technical exchange meetings
Train personnel and provide supportforpartners’ implementation of products, services, or operationsprojects during development, implementation,launchand post-launch
Managethesupportofexisting products and services as they are adopted by partners and customers
Work independently to facilitatethe enhancement of capabilities and partner maintenance activities including end-of-life parts, regulatory changes, issues in operation, etc.
Facilitateresellers, manufacturers, developers, and service providers via creation of Iridium inside products and services to ensure the best possible outcomes and continuous improvements for their solutions
Effectivelyleverageyouradvancedknowledge to make enhancements to policies and procedures, whilesupporting the sales team and providing direction to engineering and product development

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of relevant experience inGovernment funded programs related tothe telecommunications industry
5+ years ofdirect product management experience in a technical industry
Excellentwritten andcommunication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
Excellent teamworking skillsin execution ofsmall and large tasks
Ability to influence cross-function teams without formal authority
Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
Mustpossessthe creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions anddeterminemethods on new assignments
Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
Be proactive insharingknowledgeyou’velearned with others
Enthusiastic, attention to detail, results oriented, organized, motivated and self-driven

Things ThatWould beGreatif You Brought to the Table:

Advanced degree in a technical discipline or business degree
Experience with communications technology and/or positioning & timing technology for U.S. Government platforms and solutions including but not limited to soldier systems,vehicles,aircraft, unmannedsolutions, sensors, etc.
Experience withdeliveringsoftware products inanagile environment
Experience withthedevelopment,manufacturingand integration ofelectronics-basedsolutions
Experience with IT (Information Technology) environments, cloud architecture, and best practices
Experience with Windows and Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Experience with Android and mobile devicetechnology
Experience in creation of functional specifications, project schedules and building plans to deliver
Comfortable dealing with the ambiguity of new products, scenarios, and incubation work

We’ll also need you to:

Be able to travel up to30%
Be aU.S.Citizen

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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