CPO (Chief Product Officer)
CPO (Chief Product Officer)
Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-time
NDA
veteran-friendly
Our client is a defense holding scaling into a management structure with verticals in optics, communications, and strike systems (Deep Strike). The company develops and mass-produces a line of UAVs – ranging from reconnaissance drones to long-range solutions that change the situation in the field every day.
We are looking for a leader who will be responsible for defining and executing a unified product strategy across the group of companies, ensuring the transition from R&D development to serial production and the scaling of products.
Our client is a defense holding scaling into a management structure with verticals in optics, communications, and strike systems (Deep Strike). The company develops and mass-produces a line of UAVs – ranging from reconnaissance drones to long-range solutions that change the situation in the field every day.
We are looking for a leader who will be responsible for defining and executing a unified product strategy across the group of companies, ensuring the transition from R&D development to serial production and the scaling of products.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a unified product strategy across all companies and product lines within the group, ensuring alignment between key verticals (optics, communications, electronics, UAV systems).
Ensure the transition of products from the R&D stage to serial production and their scaling to thousands of units.
Coordinate collaboration between R&D centers and production sites to ensure a smooth transition from development to serial manufacturing and the implementation of product changes.
Manage the full product portfolio lifecycle across the group of companies - from concept to serial production and ongoing support.
Coordinate the work of product teams and technical leads across different companies within the group.
Ensure alignment between product teams and the Head of Experience Officer to incorporate field feedback into future product iterations.
Participate in decisions regarding the inclusion of new products and technologies in the group portfolio based on market needs, battlefield feedback, and strategic priorities.
Report to the group leadership on the status of product initiatives, key metrics, and development outlook.
Align product roadmaps with production capabilities, procurement processes, and supply chain constraints.
Develop and implement a unified product strategy across all companies and product lines within the group, ensuring alignment between key verticals (optics, communications, electronics, UAV systems).
Ensure the transition of products from the R&D stage to serial production and their scaling to thousands of units.
Coordinate collaboration between R&D centers and production sites to ensure a smooth transition from development to serial manufacturing and the implementation of product changes.
Manage the full product portfolio lifecycle across the group of companies - from concept to serial production and ongoing support.
Coordinate the work of product teams and technical leads across different companies within the group.
Ensure alignment between product teams and the Head of Experience Officer to incorporate field feedback into future product iterations.
Participate in decisions regarding the inclusion of new products and technologies in the group portfolio based on market needs, battlefield feedback, and strategic priorities.
Report to the group leadership on the status of product initiatives, key metrics, and development outlook.
Align product roadmaps with production capabilities, procurement processes, and supply chain constraints.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in a CPO or Product Director position in complex Hardware + Software projects (MilTech or the aerospace sector).
Deep understanding of the production lifecycle of high–tech products.
Ability to transform chaotic market (front–line) requests into clear technical tasks and product backlogs.
Experience in scaling products from the R&D stage to serial production (1,000+ units).
English – B2+ (for working with international suppliers and technical documentation).
5+ years of experience in a CPO or Product Director position in complex Hardware + Software projects (MilTech or the aerospace sector).
Deep understanding of the production lifecycle of high–tech products.
Ability to transform chaotic market (front–line) requests into clear technical tasks and product backlogs.
Experience in scaling products from the R&D stage to serial production (1,000+ units).
English – B2+ (for working with international suppliers and technical documentation).
Company Offer
Official employment and military reservation from day one (under a Diia City contract)
Competitive salary corresponding to the level of responsibility and complexity of tasks.
Opportunity to manage a portfolio of dozens of innovative products within a single holding.
Autonomy in making product decisions and the absence of bureaucratic micromanagement.
24 days of annual leave, sick leave compensation, corporate English classes, and 7 additional days off per year.
Official employment and military reservation from day one (under a Diia City contract)
Competitive salary corresponding to the level of responsibility and complexity of tasks.
Opportunity to manage a portfolio of dozens of innovative products within a single holding.
Autonomy in making product decisions and the absence of bureaucratic micromanagement.
24 days of annual leave, sick leave compensation, corporate English classes, and 7 additional days off per year.
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