Saildrone, Inc.
Director of Product, Platform
Saildrone, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About Us
At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel. Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas.
This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team delivering high impact for humanity and future generations.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced individual to lead product planning and strategy for our Maritime Domain Awareness platform. You’ll work with other teams across our matrixed organization to plan and facilitate both longer-term strategic initiatives and short-term tactical work. In this role you will perform tactical product management (e.g. writing product requirements documents), communicating updates to leadership, and gathering requirements from other key stakeholders. We will rely on you to drive quarterly and annual planning, and to set a culture of accountability as we build cutting-edge products.
Responsibilities
Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to build and maintain our Product Roadmap
Grow our team of Product Managers
Organize and facilitate quarterly planning and roadmap exercises
Coordinate with other teams to ensure that product requirements and success criteria are clearly defined, documented and understood
Partner with engineering management and tech leads to scope timelines and level of effort
Communicate overall progress to key stakeholders throughout the business
Perform business analyses and cases for future investments in our roadmap
Define KPIs and success metrics for the product management team and roadmap efforts
Required skills and experience
10+ years of experience delivering technical products to government or enterprise customers including at least 5 in Product Management roles, and a bachelor's degree
Proficiency in working with Figma, Jira, Confluence and Atlassian tools in detail
Experience with agile software development methodologies
Experience working with complex cross-functional/matrixed team structures
Experience working on products with close connection to electromechanical systems
Proficiency in performing market research and business analyses to guide prioritization and product decisions
Experience working on B2B products
Ability to quickly pick up new concepts, and dive into a problem with a solutions-oriented, outcome-focused mindset
Strong technical understanding and ability to establish credibility with engineers
A clear and concise communicator, who can ensure that all parties are on the same page and working towards a shared plan
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Nice to Have
Navy, Coast Guard or Intelligence experience
GIS or mapping experience
Robotics or autonomous vehicle experience
Radar or underwater acoustic sensing
Experience managing other product managers
Location : This position is based in Washington, D.C. Saildrone’s DC office is conveniently located at Metro Center in downtown Washington, D.C., between the White House and Capitol Hill. Only candidates with proper permits to work in the United States and a willingness to report to the office in-person will be considered.
Benefits :
Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.
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At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel. Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas.
This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team delivering high impact for humanity and future generations.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced individual to lead product planning and strategy for our Maritime Domain Awareness platform. You’ll work with other teams across our matrixed organization to plan and facilitate both longer-term strategic initiatives and short-term tactical work. In this role you will perform tactical product management (e.g. writing product requirements documents), communicating updates to leadership, and gathering requirements from other key stakeholders. We will rely on you to drive quarterly and annual planning, and to set a culture of accountability as we build cutting-edge products.
Responsibilities
Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to build and maintain our Product Roadmap
Grow our team of Product Managers
Organize and facilitate quarterly planning and roadmap exercises
Coordinate with other teams to ensure that product requirements and success criteria are clearly defined, documented and understood
Partner with engineering management and tech leads to scope timelines and level of effort
Communicate overall progress to key stakeholders throughout the business
Perform business analyses and cases for future investments in our roadmap
Define KPIs and success metrics for the product management team and roadmap efforts
Required skills and experience
10+ years of experience delivering technical products to government or enterprise customers including at least 5 in Product Management roles, and a bachelor's degree
Proficiency in working with Figma, Jira, Confluence and Atlassian tools in detail
Experience with agile software development methodologies
Experience working with complex cross-functional/matrixed team structures
Experience working on products with close connection to electromechanical systems
Proficiency in performing market research and business analyses to guide prioritization and product decisions
Experience working on B2B products
Ability to quickly pick up new concepts, and dive into a problem with a solutions-oriented, outcome-focused mindset
Strong technical understanding and ability to establish credibility with engineers
A clear and concise communicator, who can ensure that all parties are on the same page and working towards a shared plan
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Nice to Have
Navy, Coast Guard or Intelligence experience
GIS or mapping experience
Robotics or autonomous vehicle experience
Radar or underwater acoustic sensing
Experience managing other product managers
Location : This position is based in Washington, D.C. Saildrone’s DC office is conveniently located at Metro Center in downtown Washington, D.C., between the White House and Capitol Hill. Only candidates with proper permits to work in the United States and a willingness to report to the office in-person will be considered.
Benefits :
Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.
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