VP of Product Management

The Vice President of Product Management is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the delivery and sustainment of a diverse set of unmanned systems product lines for US and Partner forces. This position reports to the VP, Unmanned Systems Products Division and oversees the product lifecycle of a portfolio of unmanned systems and support products. Each portfolio is a cross-functional teams of program managers, engineers, and other experts managing the technical and programmatic baselines, introduction of new features, and future development efforts derived from customer engagements and corporate Growth objectives. This position has a revenue growth target associated with it.

This individual will work in collaboration with Production, and Research and Development (R&D) functions to ensures products meet market demands while delivering exceptional quality and value to customers. They will be responsible for developing, managing and growing a team of Product Managers that work across diverse portfolios and customer sets from rapid development of bespoke customer driven solutions to long term development and sustainment efforts that address enduring DoD unmanned systems requirements.

The VP of Product Management will lead and manage the agile development processes within Unmanned Products, managing the tools, processes and people needed to rapidly deliver quality systems to our customers that are readily adaptable to real world scenarios. This position plays a critical role in supporting the company's competitive position in the market by meeting delivery schedules and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Prioritize and execute the product roadmaps that ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the product management team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Establish, oversee, and monitor best practices for product management processes and tools.
• Build strong partnerships with research and develop, production, Growth, finance and contracting.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Manage in coordination with R&D and Growth, go-to-market strategies, ensuring timely and successful product launches.
• Monitor and measure product performance using data-driven insights to inform future decisions.
• Communicate product vision, progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry experts.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
• Align and manage product investments to product roadmaps. Track and update portfolio revenue projections.
• In coordination with R&D stay ahead of industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities and potential disruptions.
• Synchronize and manage common technical attributes and components across portfolios.
• Oversee resource allocations across portfolios.
• Perform other duties as required.

Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven track record of developing and launching successful products.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of market trends and customer needs within the industry.
• Familiarity with Product Management technologies (e.g., AI, SaaS, mobile platforms).
• Global product management experience.

Leadership Competencies

• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Drives strategic change and promotes improvements within the organization.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

Experience

• 20+ years of experience in product management
• 10+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in scaling product organizations within high-growth companies.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• A technical background is very helpful, but managing technical products is required.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.