Manager Product
Dallas, TX, US, 75243
Job ID: 110547
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Enhance existing products and/or develop new products for an assigned product(s) area
- Use industry knowledge and experience to develop products that correlate with current customer and prospect customer needs
- Analyze market data including product specific sales, overall sales volume, and competitive product releases and pricing strategies for assigned product area and recommend marketing objectives and strategies
- Participate with cost accounting, marketing management, and other functional areas in the development of pricing and cost recommendations
- Participate in the development of sales forecasts for use in production planning, manufacturing operations and for controlling inventories
- Participate in trade shows and industry events, customer and prospective customer presentations and visits, product demonstrations and other similar events by presenting assigned product line(s)
- Respond to product-related informational requests from internal and external departments/personnel and serve as the primary contact for customer service issues pertaining to the product line
- May serve as the primary interface for customers on business and technical issues
- Keep current on technology and trends of product related knowledge
- May be responsible for maintaining and monitoring product performance metrics to include revenue, P&L, and operational/marketing Key Process Indicators (KPIs)
- Develop and possibly oversee the generation of marketing reports as they pertain to the product line(s)
- May be responsible for managing others in this role
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- May support business plans, acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures
- Assist management with special projects and assignments as requested
- Responsible for product portfolio performance including bookings, revenue, P&L, cashflow, and operational/marketing Ket Process Indicators (KPIs).
Work closely and collaborates with other key departments within the company to ensure customer commitments are supported - Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least five years of related experience, and a minimum of 3 years of experience with direct product management responsibility
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance as needed, which requires US citizenship
- Demonstrated business and technical acumen
- Demonstrated ability to develop market strategies
- Thorough understanding of product development and engineering processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of Marketing Communications and Product Marketing
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Strong computer and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth