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Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.

Now part of Iridium, Aireon is the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.

Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product planning and execution for Iridium’s Project Authentic directtodevice platform. In this role, you will manage hardware, software, and partnerintegration workstreams to ensure that customer needs, market opportunities, and engineering execution remain tightly aligned. You will translate business and technical requirements into actionable product plans, collaborate crossfunctionally 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 problemsolving, crossfunctional coordination, and building products that shape nextgeneration user experiences.

• 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 disovery, 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 tradeoff recommendations for leadership.
• Play a key role in partnerengineering engagement by supporting integration activities, API/SDK development, and technical alignment with hyperscalers and PAM vendors.
• Manage crossfunctional 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 gotomarket decisions.
• Create and maintain product documentation, value propositions, and collateral in support of marketing, sales, and partnerfacing materials.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, customer discussions, and coordination across government and commercial stakeholder groups.

• 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 crossfunctional 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 to focus on achieving results

• 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).

• Be able to work in the office at least 4 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• Be able to travel as needed for partner engagements, technical demonstrations, and customer support.
• This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizen

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. 

We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

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 of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.  

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.