Remote" Product Manager - Military Vehicle - Thermal - Management - Boston, Philadelphua, Detroit

Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit Product Manager – Military Vehicle Thermal Management (Remote, U.S.)

Location: Remote (U.S.) – Preference for candidates near Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | Detroit, MI
Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 base (no bonus)
Travel: ~30% domestic & international
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Our client is a UK-based engineering organization expanding its U.S. presence in the Engine Cooling Systems and Thermal Management segment for Military Land Vehicles. They are seeking a senior-level Product Manager to serve as the technical and customer-facing lead in the United States.

This role owns technical customer engagement, product positioning, proposal support, and market penetration in North America, working closely with Regional Sales Managers in the U.S. and engineering teams in the UK.

This is a fully remote role with significant autonomy and visibility.

• Serve as the U.S. technical lead for engine cooling and thermal management solutions for military land vehicles

• Engage directly with military OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and integrators

• Review customer requirements and develop technical concepts and solution proposals

• Support business development activities in partnership with U.S. Regional Sales Managers

• Translate customer needs into commercially viable, technically sound solutions

• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events

• Act as the primary technical interface for engineering, procurement, and program teams

• Support bid development, scope definition, contract changes, and delivery alignment

• Coordinate closely with UK engineering, commercial, and legal teams

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

• 10+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical sales

• Deep technical background in thermal management systems, specifically engine cooling technologies

• Hands-on experience designing, developing, or selling vehicle cooling systems

• Proven success supporting complex, engineered products in customer-facing roles

• Strong presentation and communication skills with both technical and commercial audiences

• Experience working with military vehicle OEMs or defense programs

• Familiarity with military procurement processes and compliance requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30% (U.S. and international)

Candidates typically come from:

• Prime military vehicle integrators

• Tier 1 defense or thermal system suppliers

• Applications engineering or product leadership roles tied to vehicle systems

Common prior titles may include:

• Product Manager

• Senior Product Manager

• Applications Engineer

• Technical Product Manager

• Principal Applications Engineer

This role is not suited for:

• Consultants

• Sales Directors / VPs

• Purely internal design engineers without customer ownership

• High-impact, market-entry role with executive visibility

• Fully remote with flexible location

• Ownership of U.S. customer engagement and growth strategy

• Strong compensation with long-term growth potential