Principal Product Manager

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we’re dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting‑edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search‑and‑rescue teams do their jobs better. We’re looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries and globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives.

Principal Product Manager

The Principal Product Manager will be accountable for directing a comprehensive product strategy from conception through end‑of‑life. The role supports BDS & marketing activities such as market penetration, competitive intelligence, product positioning and pricing. Functions as a central resource with design, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution as the product(s) move through their lifecycle. Directs design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products.

Formulates and executes long‑term plans for cost/profit control and promotes use of new technologies and industry‑leading trends. Accountable for the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from product definition and planning through production, release, and end‑of‑life. The position reports to the Senior Director, Product Management and involves cooperative development, engineering resource coordination, market analyses, and Business Development and Capture Management support to ensure new products are well positioned to win in the marketplace.

• Assess market trends, competitive intelligence and future operational requirements through market research, secondary reports, and customer contact.
• Research budgetary documents, project justification, and general information from potential customers to determine direction of movement to drive product positioning and internal investments.
• Make educated, fact‑based recommendations to leadership to ensure internal research and development projects are moving surveillance products in the right direction.
• Assist and advise leadership on potential minority investments, mergers, acquisitions or other teaming agreements that can lead to further product differentiation and a more satisfied customer base.
• Develop and maintain Product Roadmaps & Technology Management.
• Develop and own the product and portfolio vision by translating the business strategy into a product strategy.
• Work closely with the engineering and business development teams to lead the development and alignment of product requirements for success.
• Coordinate with Teledyne vertical business segments to drive development of technology that feeds the needed capabilities into new products.
• Accountable for the execution of the NPI process through successful product launch gates.
• Manage the life cycle of products within the portfolio, coordinate and communicate the sunset for legacy products.
• Work with leadership and marketing to develop and define strategies for current and new products.
• Coordinate pricing strategy and product positioning with fellow product managers and business development teams to ensure delivery of the best value for the capability.
• Support the business development team with presentations, marketing material, and direct customer engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience leading…