Job Description

(Senior) Product Specialist, Global Government

As a key member of the Global Government Product Management team, you will contribute to the definition, validation, and execution of product strategies within the high-growth government sector, with a primary focus on the European market. You will act as the business link between technical development and business needs, working closely with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Monitor and interpret technological and segment trends within the evolving Government satellite communications ecosystem
• Oversee products from initial definition and validation through to development and launch
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and budget
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including sales volume, revenue growth, P&L performance, and ROI
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define price/cost structures aligned with the overarching Business Plan
• Integrate customer feedback and user insights into the development roadmap to ensure solutions remain innovative and relevant
• Support product launch activities
• Support high-level sales engagements to drive product adoption and revenue
• Any other administrative support related to product launch

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lead and convince diverse teams using data-driven insights; comfortable interacting with larger Strategy and Product groups
• Ability to evaluate different options and presenting recommendations on initiatives which will contribute business success, including balancing risk and opportunity
• Capable of performing under pressure and managing priorities in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical or commercial issues into clear presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive in identifying the need for change and overcoming resistance to implement new processes or ideas
• Ability to work under minimal supervision as well as in a collaborative environment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in business related field (e.g., Business, Economics, Management…)
• Minimum of 3 years in product management or development within a technology-driven field
• Technical and commercial understanding of evolving government communications ecosystem and technologies is a plus

Other key requirements / comments

• Eligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personal security clearances is essential. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such a clearance
• Willingness to travel inside and outside the EU from time to time
• Willingness to work 60% from the office

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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