Product Portfolio Manager
Core
Own and manage an assigned product portfolio segment for military and governmental vessels, ensuring alignment with market needs, customer requirements, and product baselines while leading the Design & Proposal team.
Role type
Senior Product Specialist (Defense & Security)
Builds
Offshore Patrol Vessels, auxiliaries, combatants, frigates, corvettes, and landing platforms
Domain
Maritime defense and security
Required skills
Product portfolio management, technical product governance, roadmap development, configuration control, proposal development, team leadership, stakeholder management, risk management, export control compliance, technical trade-offs
Preferred skills
Shipbuilding or naval architecture background, experience in international defense environments, direct people management experience, Dutch language skills
Technologies
Product baselines, reference designs, standard specifications, proposal templates
Responsibilities
Own and manage the assigned product portfolio segment including baselines and roadmap; Translate market developments and customer feedback into product improvements; Maintain product standards and configuration control; Oversee preparation and delivery of technical proposals; Lead and manage the assigned Design & Proposal Engineers; Advise stakeholders on product fit and bid/no-bid considerations; Drive continuous improvement in product standards and proposal methods.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities