Silvus Technologies · 3 days ago
Director of Product Management
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expSilvus Technologies is dedicated to connecting those who keep us safe through advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network radios. The Director of Product Management will lead the Product Management organization, focusing on building processes, defining market strategies, and ensuring alignment across teams to drive product success.
Information TechnologyRoboticsTelecommunicationsWired TelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be the founding leader of this team, initially focusing on strategic oversight and hands-on product ownership before scaling a dedicated team
Design, build, and lead a high-performing Product Management team — including recruiting, mentorship, and professional development
Define and institutionalize Silvus’ Product Management frameworks: roadmap planning, requirements management, portfolio governance, and lifecycle ownership
Champion the Product Management mindset across the company — helping teams think in terms of markets, customers, value, and lifecycle impact
Serve as the connective tissue between the Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to align decisions with business strategy and customer needs. (e.g. partner with the Sales team to develop compelling product narratives and training; collaborate with the Operations team to forecast product demands and manage lifecycle transitions)
Develop a clear market-driven product strategy that identifies where Silvus should play, win, and invest
Lead portfolio prioritization based on market potential, ROI, and strategic value
Direct customer and OEM partner interaction as an ongoing activity
Partner with leadership to define long-term growth opportunities in defense and adjacent markets
Contribute to pricing, positioning, and go-to-market decisions grounded in data and customer insight
Act as product owner for one or more key product lines during the team’s rapid growth phase
Oversee the full product lifecycle, ensuring clear definition of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and subsequent releases for hardware, software, and integrated systems
Drive cross-functional alignment through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process — from concept to launch
Implement tools and systems for configuration management, product documentation, and version control
Establish, implement, and monitor key metrics and OKRs for product and team performance, with a specific focus on tracking post-launch success, customer adoption, and associated revenue growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum 10 years of Product Management experience, including at least 3–5 years in a director or senior leadership role
Proven success building or scaling a Product Management organization in a complex technology company (hardware + software + systems)
Strong technical background and ability to engage deeply with engineering teams
Demonstrated strength in market analysis, business case development, and data-driven prioritization
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check
Preferred
MBA or equivalent experience
Experience in defense, government, or mission-critical communications markets
Builder's mentality - eager to create structure, process, and a product management mindset where it doesn't yet exist
Strategic, market-oriented perspective with an instinct for business value
Ability to balance hands-on product ownership with organizational leadership
Collaborative and empowering leadership style that drives accountability and results
Company
Silvus Technologies
Silvus Technologies develops advanced wireless MIMO mesh networks for military, public safety, and broadcast communications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Babak Daneshrad
CEO
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