Senior Product Manager, Industrial AI - Aerospace & Defense

About the role

Join Team Purple. Join IFS. We are seeking an experienced Industrial AI Senior Product Manager to develop cutting-edge AI-based Aerospace & Defense Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for MRO-related products, aligning with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Conduct comprehensive market and competitive analyses specific to the MRO industry, identifying trends, customer needs, and building business cases for potential opportunities.
• Engage with MRO customers, stakeholders, and end-users to gather requirements, solicit feedback, and ensure products meet or exceed their expectations.
• Leverage knowledge of processes for Heavy Maintenance, Complex Assembly MRO, Component MRO etc., to inform and drive product requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to prioritize features and help guide product development.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive transparency and enablement of product updates and roadmap plans.
• Help develop and implement go-to-market strategies for MRO products, including pricing and positioning.

Qualifications

• A degree in Software Engineering, or a related STEM field; MBA is a plus.
• Seasoned in the A&D industry, working with an Airline, MRO or OEM; experience with AI a plus.
• Proven experience in bringing complex MRO products from concept to deployment.
• Comprehensive understanding of MRO tools, processes and regulatory requirements, interfacing with Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions.
• Deep experience in managing through influence and driving results through cross functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interfacing with customers and senior leadership.