product development manager

SCYTALYS is currently looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to own the end-to-end development and lifecycle of Scytalys’ defense and interoperability products, from concept to deployment, and drives their adoption in domestic and international defense markets. 

This role is responsible for defining product identity, vision, strategy and roadmap in alignment with the operational requirements of Armed Forces, defense ministries, and allied nation customers. It requires close collaboration with Engineering, Technical Business Development, Business Development, Marketing, and Project Management to ensure each product’s lifecycle is effectively managed, competitively positioned, and continuously optimized for the defense and security market. 

What you'll do 

•  Define and communicate the product vision, strategy and roadmap for Scytalys’ defense product portfolio, working closely with Engineering, Technical Business Development, and Corporate Marketing, aligning product evolution with company goals and the requirements of domestic and international defense markets.

• Translate defense market needs and customer operational requirements into high-level Product Requirements and provide the Technical Leader with the product’s Operational Requirements, competitive value proposition, and timeline for market readiness.

• Coordinate with the Technical Leader on feature prioritization, ensuring timely delivery of product milestones while balancing scope, delivery timelines, and product quality.

• Conduct market research and intelligence in the defense, aerospace, and security sectors, analyzing opportunities, emerging threats, and the competitive landscape to ensure Scytalys’ products maintain a competitive edge in NATO and allied nation markets.

• Support interactions with key customers — including Armed Forces, defense ministries, prime contractors, and industry partners — and provides product-related expert advocacy in meetings, demonstrations, and defense exhibitions.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product-related communication, both internally and externally.

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to plan and execute product campaigns, sales enablement materials, promotional content, and Scytalys’ presence at defense tradeshows and industry events.

• Assess and use feedback from defense operators and end-users, performance analytics, and market trends to continuously improve Scytalys’ products and sharpen their positioning in international defense programs.

• Assess the Return on Investment (ROI) for product development initiatives and recommend steps to align product positioning strategies with the company’s financial goals.

• Conduct training sessions on Scytalys’ products for internal teams and key external stakeholders, including customer operators, maintainers, and program managers.

• Lead the end-to-end product development effort, coordinating cross-functional teams to turn the roadmap into delivered, market-ready releases.

• Define the release plan in coordination with the Technical Leader and monitors its progress.

What we expect from you 

• Background in or strong familiarity with the defense, aerospace, or security sector; understanding of military procurement processes, NATO standards, or C4ISR/Tactical Data Link concept with focus on Land C4I.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in product management or a similar role.

• Familiarity with planning and coordinating product launches, including customer communication strategies.

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate market trends and challenges.

• Demonstrated experience leading product development and coordinating cross-functional or technical teams, ideally in a defense, aerospace, or high-technology systems environment.

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset; ability to interpret product metrics, KPIs, and market intelligence to inform roadmap and positioning decisions in competitive defense markets.

• Proficiency with product management and project tracking tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including programs with complex stakeholder landscapes and long procurement cycles. 

What we offer 

• Competitive remuneration package

• Private Medical Insurance package

• Continuous learning in new technologies

• Opportunity to work in large-scale projects with talented people