Senior Product Manager (Cyber, PAM and IAM)

About the Company

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with the only network offering voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. People across the globe—including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers—as well as ships, aircraft, and remote operations rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.

Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on bold ideas. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact the company makes worldwide. We foster an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product planning and execution for Iridium’s Project Authentic direct-to-device platform. In this role, you will manage hardware, software, and partner-integration workstreams to ensure customer needs, market opportunities, and engineering execution remain tightly aligned. You will translate business and technical requirements into actionable product plans, collaborate cross-functionally to advance product milestones, and drive delivery of technology that serves both commercial and government markets.

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy complex technical problem-solving, cross-functional coordination, and building products that shape next-generation user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to manage the advancement of Project Authentic across hardware, software, and integration workstreams, maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop roadmap inputs and product specifications that define features, functionality, and customer value across user equipment, APIs, cloud orchestration, and partner integrations.
• Drive requirements definition through market discovery, collaboration with engineering, business development, and external partners to ensure clear, prioritized, and actionable direction.
• Determine acceptance criteria, KPIs, and release milestones; manage program progress through sprint planning, dependency tracking, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Analyze complex technical and market factors to inform product decisions, translating constraints into trade-off recommendations for leadership.
• Play a key role in partner-engineering engagement by supporting integration activities, API/SDK development, and technical alignment with hyperscalers and PAM vendors.
• Manage cross-functional readiness for commercialization, ensuring engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations are aligned to program timelines.
• Evaluate competitive intelligence and customer insights to inform pricing, packaging, and go-to-market decisions.
• Create and maintain product documentation, value propositions, and collateral in support of marketing, sales, and partner-facing materials.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, customer discussions, and coordination across government and commercial stakeholder groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in product management or related technical industries.
• Demonstrated experience in the cybersecurity industry.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and confidently and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership, partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, generate effective solutions, and deliver results from concept through execution.
• Strong judgment, creativity, and resourcefulness to advance product initiatives and resolve obstacles.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, manage shifting priorities, and handle multiple complex projects.
• Proactive in sharing knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement across teams.
• Ability to work independently and focus on achieving results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, satellite systems, SDR, or embedded device product management.
• Background working with hyperscaler partner programs or government programs.
• Advanced business and/or technical degree (Engineering, Computer Science) or MBA.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and common product tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Work Environment

• This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary, with the majority of time spent working on a computer.
• Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.
• Must be able to travel as needed for partner engagements, technical demonstrations, and customer support.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with U.S. government contract requirements.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $147,000 - $193,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, and this range represents an estimate at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of the compensation package for this role.

Benefits

• Company stock and annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Other discounts and perks.