Lead, Product Manager

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Lead, Product Manager
Reference #38078

Hamilton, Ontario

About L3

HARRIS WESCAM
As a subsidiary of L3

Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long‑range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX‑series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high‑magnification electro‑optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role
The Lead, Product Manager is responsible for managing the cost and schedule requirements of a physical product line offering through all phases from proposal to distribution. Analyzes and guides product enhancements, integrating the work of engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service functions for new product offerings. Plans, prepares, and presents product introduction strategies. Provides product consultation during the design stage. Participates in the marketing, forecasting and financial aspects of the product offering.

Provides strategic product consultation to field personnel and customers during the early life cycle of new offerings. Manages offering through each phase of the product lifecycle. The role will be on‑site and requires international travel.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the planning, delivery, and support of a WESCAM physical product line(s) through the entire product lifecycle; act as SME and point‑of‑contact for internal stakeholders

Accountable for product line profitability; identify and drive changes to maximize contribution margin

Define Pricebook product configurations and options

Approve scope of work, budget, and timeline for new product introduction (NPI) projects related to their product line

Generate NPI Project SOW with top level requirements

Work cross‑functionally to drive on‑time completion

Review and approve budget variance and scope of work changes

Consult to help make key decisions and solve difficult problems

Develop and manage plans for market introduction and production cut‑in of new products/features

Develop and manage plans for SKU rationalization, end‑of‑life, and supersession of current products/features

Engage and align stakeholders; communicate product lifecycle plans; adjust based on inputs and changing conditions

Provide technical sales support to BD as needed to capture new business

Support major bids by proposing the appropriate product offering, developing/reviewing the technical write‑up and compliance matrix

Lead discussions on product related topics during internal bid reviews and customer briefings

Identify risks and opportunities, and provide mitigation strategies

Approve bids for non‑standard products or that include exceptions from the Pricebook

Review and approve NRE estimates for bids that require custom development

Create white papers to explain new technologies, support export, or respond to customer inquiries

Train Business Development staff on new product features

Provide inputs to and approval of marketing collateral

Identify need and provide justification to acquire new Demo assets.

Required Capabilities

Strategic planning to align product line objectives with the overall business strategy, considering factors such as…