Director, Product Management and Marketing

Company: Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Director, Product Management and MarketingDIVISION: Location TechnologiesJOB LOCATION: Lake Forest, CA or Annapolis MDABOUT THE COMPANY:Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq CMTL) delivers technologies that solve some of the toughest communication challenges. The Company innovates a broad suite of solutions for satellite systems, indoor and outdoor device location, messaging, and cyber security. Around the globe, government agencies, mobile network operators, corporations, and ordinary people rely on Comtech Telecommunications Corp. to make Connections that Matter--.The Location Technologies division is a leading global provider of mobility technologies and our mission is to deliver innovative location, messaging, and data solutions to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Over-the-Top players, chip manufacturers, and other enterprises worldwide. These advanced solutions include end-to-end location-based services and applications, cloud-based messaging platforms, precise location technologies, and data intelligence.PRIMARY DUTIES:Strategic

• Lead development of product strategy and vision supported by internal and external analysis
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partnersEncompass evolution of current products with the introduction of new products in the planning process
• Maintain product and market knowledge. Analyze and keep abreast of market trends
• Manage the overall P&L for the product to meet financial and strategic objectives
• Develop business cases and work closely with finance to cost, price and manage the product P&L
• Conduct competitive analysis and ensure product differentiation - evaluate potential acquisition opportunities
• Establish metrics to measure effectiveness and drive improvementsDay to Day
  • Lead cross-functional teams to realize product concepts and bring them to market
  • Act as the product evangelist both internally and externally
  • Work closely with Product Development, CTSO and Program Management in an agile environment to deliver products to market
  • Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team's ability to meet strategic, financial, and technical goals
  • Manage the Product Roadmap
  • Manage the product lifecycle from concept to end of service life
  • Define creative and high-quality product roadmaps based on product and CTL strategy and vision
  • Manage prioritization and trade-offs among product functional, customer experience, performance, and operational support requirements
  • Provide Requirements for Product Development
  • Develop detailed, crisp business requirements and user stories that can be used to create product specifications and architecture for each product and application
  • Ensure compliance to all internal processes and that necessary deliverables are met in a timely manner
  • Work closely with vendors and other product teams supplying solution/service components
  • Drive Go to Market Activities
  • Develop "L1, L2 and L3" collateral to support initial, deep dive, and technical interactions with customers
  • Train sales and marketing teams on new products, releases and features.
  • Work with the Marketing team to create a marketing plan for the introduction of new products, releases and key new features
  • Support External Interactions
  • Support key customer engagements (meetings, presentations etc.)
  • Participate in and/or present at trade shows, conferences and technical Symposiums
  • Communicate the product strategy and vision to analysts and the mediaEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
    • 5+yrs Product Management experience, preferably in the Location Services domain
    • Experience with Software as a Service, and private cloud-based applications
    • Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing, Engineering, Computer ScienceComtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Keywords: Comtech Telecommunications Corp., Lake Forest , Director, Product Management and Marketing, Executive , Lake Forest, California