Director, Product Management – Satellite Inflight Connectivity

The Gogo  Director, Product Management – Satellite Inflight Connectivity will play a key role in the continued development and evolution of satellite based in flight connectivity platform and service offerings. Through planning, execution and optimization of key metrics, the Product Manager will increase the market penetration and increase the revenue streams built on top of Gogo market-leading aviation products and network.  You will work with sales, customers and third-party partners to understand and represent the market opportunities and evangelize these needs to the development team and be the advocate for a high-quality product management process. 

This is an exciting position that will coordinate with fellow hardware and services product managers to provide a single, consolidated effort for all items that impact Gogo’s leading in-flight connectivity products.  Are you someone who can lay out product roadmaps and direct priorities for an organization with ease? 

Then come on board the Gogo Product Management Team! 
 
How will you make a difference? 

• Develop and evangelize clear product vision, strategy, value proposition and roadmaps for in-cabin network solutions in line with company strategy and market needs 

• Manage overall product lifecycle from conception to obsolescence

• Work with a cross functional team to define new product features, guide product design, development and integration

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including customers, aircraft manufactures, channel partners and vendors to meet their expectations 

 
Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or aerospace or a related field. MBA preferred 

• 7+ years of relevant product management  

• 5+ years' experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team 

 
Required Skills, Experience and Talents 

• Industry knowledge of business aviation industry, including regulations, standards and best practices 

• Prior experience in managing aviation product lifecycle 

• Experience in in-flight connectivity and satellite communication technology (GEO/LEO)  

• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills 

• Able to design innovative features and cohesive products from analytics, have an eye for details, and focus on users, results, and business goals 

Preferred Skills, Experience and Talents

• Understanding of Lean Problem Solving and Operational Excellence 

• Knowledge of wireless technologies is a plus 

• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts and manage trade-offs 

• Ability to work within SAFe/Agile development processes  

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Highly organized, even in a rapidly changing environment 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, presentation skills, strong work ethic, and self-motivated 

• Effective in cross-functional team environments 

• Curious and energetic personality