Law Enforcement​/Military Product Manager

Job Overview

This role reports to the Director of Product Management and is responsible for managing the Ruger MSR product line while supporting Bolt Action and Pistol LE/MIL products. The Product Manager will drive product vision, strategy, and lifecycle management, ensuring measurable financial and operational results that align with company objectives and sustain profitability.

• Manage the Ruger MSR product line and support Bolt Action and Pistol LE/MIL products.
• Develop and implement product strategy aligned with the company’s strategic vision.
• Oversee product lines to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual financial plans and long‑term growth targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast volumes, revenue, and profit margins for each product line.
• Provide comprehensive briefings to the Executive Team on market trends, competitor performance, and product innovation opportunities.
• Deliver New Product Development briefings for approval of significant new products or product lines.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through ideation, design, development, delivery, continuous improvement, and discontinuation of products.
• Act as the Voice of the Customer and work closely with Engineering on design, development, improvement, quality, testing, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Project Management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Partner with Marketing to develop launch strategies and sustainment campaigns for existing products.
• Collaborate with Operations to optimize line capacities and maximize profitability on constrained lines.
• Work with Financial teams to achieve product line financial metrics.
• Ensure compliance with patents, trademarks, and external marketing/communications through collaboration with the Legal Department.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, quality, and accountability in alignment with senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in LE/MIL or the shooting, hunting, or outdoors industry related to LE/MIL sales or product development.
• Service in Police Tactical or Military Special Operations Units (preferred).
• General understanding of LE/MIL procurement processes.
• Financial business acumen.
• Strong analytical skills to organize and analyze large data sets logically and in detail.
• Excellent communication proficiency.
• Knowledge of ATF, FFL, ITAR, and EAR compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand blueprints (preferred).
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Minimum age of 18, ability to pass a background and drug screen, and defined availability for work hours.

Location:

Negotiable with onsite preference in Hebron, KY;
Mayodan, NC; or Prescott, AZ. Remote work may be considered for the right candidate.

Salary: D.O.E – please include your salary requirements with your application.

Time:
Full Time.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, able to pass a background and drug screen, and have a clear desire to be part of an American tradition.