Product Operations Manager [Product Office]
Core
Own the product lifecycle process (PLC) and build an operational system to free product managers to focus on product development.
Role type
Product Operations Manager
Builds
Operational systems for product lifecycle management, stage-gate processes, and feedback loops for a defense tech company.
Domain
Defense technology, hardware, robotics, autonomous systems
Required skills
Product lifecycle management, stage-gate processes, change configuration management, operational reporting, process auditing, analytical thinking, Ukrainian (fluent), English (technical reading)
Preferred skills
Serial production transition, hardware/robotics/IoT/def-tech experience, quality management (FRACAS, 8D), government procurement knowledge, external client documentation
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define PLC models and exit criteria, ensure stage-gate passage with artifact completeness, maintain a single source of truth for product status and decisions, reduce operational load on product teams, close feedback loops, select and implement product team tooling, collaborate with analytics to drive product decisions.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC