CPO (Chief Product Officer)

Kyiv, Ukraine

NDA

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 can build and drive the product strategy for a group of companies, ensure the transition from R&D developments to mass-produced products, and scale manufacturing to thousands of units.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate and implement a unified product strategy for the holding that integrates disparate verticals (optics, communications, boards, drones) into a cohesive ecosystem.
Lead the transformation of engineering developments into serial products capable of scaling to thousands of units per month.
Launch an R&D resource prioritization system to focus teams on the most promising and critically important solutions for the front line.
Manage the product portfolio lifecycle from concept to decommissioning.
Establish close synchronization between R&D centers and production sites to minimize Time–to–Market.
Synchronize the work of technical leads and the Head of Experience Officer for rapid implementation of combat feedback into subsequent product iterations.
Report to the holding's leadership on product metrics, the development status of key lines, and potential market niches.
Synchronize product plans with component procurement capabilities and logistical chains.

Formulate and implement a unified product strategy for the holding that integrates disparate verticals (optics, communications, boards, drones) into a cohesive ecosystem.
Lead the transformation of engineering developments into serial products capable of scaling to thousands of units per month.
Launch an R&D resource prioritization system to focus teams on the most promising and critically important solutions for the front line.
Manage the product portfolio lifecycle from concept to decommissioning.
Establish close synchronization between R&D centers and production sites to minimize Time–to–Market.
Synchronize the work of technical leads and the Head of Experience Officer for rapid implementation of combat feedback into subsequent product iterations.
Report to the holding's leadership on product metrics, the development status of key lines, and potential market niches.
Synchronize product plans with component procurement capabilities and logistical chains.

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).

Will be a plus:

Experience in building management systems in conditions of hyper–growth of a company.
Technical education in the field of electronics or aircraft construction.

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).

Will be a plus:

Experience in building management systems in conditions of hyper–growth of a company.
Technical education in the field of electronics or aircraft construction.

Company Offer

Official military recruitment deferment (reservation) from the first day of work (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 military recruitment deferment (reservation) from the first day of work (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.

NDA

Apply for this job

other vacancies