You are a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager reporting to the Head of Product, bridging the technical and commercial teams, leading the development and lifecycle of OIQ’s NTN-TN land mobility MOVE product. You will be responsible for and lead a team of engineers.
You will work cross-functionally across technical, commercial and marketing teams defining product requirements, prioritizing features, and delivering exceptional customer experiences aligned to the company’s strategic and innovative direction.
The Product Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for product development leadership, planning, execution, test support and accompanying the commercial market rollout of our NTN-TN land mobility platform throughout its product lifecycle.
You will:
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Act as the primary point of contact between the development teams, business stakeholders and Head of Product while ensuring stakeholder alignment on goals, timelines and deliverables
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Support the development of and communicate a clear product vision, strategy and roadmap aligned to the company’s goals, based on prior and ongoing inputs from internal stakeholders, customers, market research and your industry insights;
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Conduct market research and competitor analyses identifying opportunities and informing product direction;
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Maintain the product roadmap, define detailed product requirements and user stories supported by both internal (software engineering, commercial) and external (customer, partner) stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams delivering timely high-quality product releases ensuring alignment with OIQ’s vision, performance standards and end-to-end business priorities;
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Gather and prioritize customer and external stakeholder feedback enhancing product features, performance and end-to-end product usability;
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Monitor product performance and iterate, with the direct support of the development teams, enhancements and future evolutions based upon data-driven insights;
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Develop market forecasts for the product(s) supported by OIQ’s commercial and marketing teams while, in parallel, managing the product(s)successful rollout and customer deliveries aligned to cost, schedule and performance key performance indicators (KPIs);
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Define, in close collaboration withOIQ’sHead of Product, Technical Innovation Manager and commercial team, key benefits and end-to end value of the product(s), translating customer requirements into development applications supported by customer user experience excitement and dovetailing these data points back into the product(s) continuing evolution:
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These inputs will directly support the maintenance of OIQ’s marketing and communications plans extending into and collateral areas of interest and market traction (including web updates, product training materials and sales training); and
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Drive the cadence of a team of development engineers including coordinated daily management tasks such as regular one-on-one meetings, setting and reviewing performance objectives and milestones, supporting career growth and ensuring smooth interactions across team members.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Communication Systems or similar fields
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5-7+ years’ experience in product management within the aerospace, transport/logistics, agriculture or automotive sector
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Proven ability successfully managing an end-to-end product lifecycle
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Strong tactical and strategic analytical and problem-solving skills acrossOIQ’s market verticals and technical domains
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Fluency and technical acumen to actively engage across diverse technical domains including:
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Cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; mobility asset digital architectures; terrestrial and non-terrestrial RF and networks; Cloud services/architectures; and edge device applications and services
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Demonstrable experience in project planning, Agile/Scrum methodologies and workflows, reporting, product development and execution processes and stakeholder relationship management
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Having built and tested a product from scratch (coding; hands-on practical experience; field testing)
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Knowledge with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Outline, GitHub, MicrosoftSuite
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Knowledge of underlying technology stack, APIs, and end-to-end architectural components
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Customer-oriented team leadership with strong communication and presentation skills
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Demonstrable success collaborating with diverse stakeholders ensuring product alignment
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Evolved risk management skills encompassing end-to-end product development, ownership and market deployment
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Solid and confident ability handling ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
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Fluent in German and English
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Currently based in Munich (or soon to be relocating to) and
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German driver’s license
Benefits:
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Work with brilliant minds at the cutting edge of technology
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Market-competitive compensation and benefits
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Flexible work hours
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Sponsored Deutschlandticket(85%)
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30 days paid leave per year
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Be part of a culture that fosters growth, collaboration, transparency and fun
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Unique opportunity to directly contribute to, shape and influence the future of both the terrestrial mobility and space industry
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Great startup environment with a fabulous network of investors and partners
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Positive company culture, short lines of communication, visionary leadership
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Multinational teams from diverse industry verticals
OrbitsIQ Global (OIQ) is a NewSpace startup providing secure, persistent session, NTN-TN ‘always-on’ hybrid connectivity solutions. Specializing in next-generation services for mobility markets, OIQ powers innovation through its enterprise-class, global coverage, seamless and secure connectivity solutions.
We are focused on the elimination of network dead zones while efficiently bridging non- terrestrial and terrestrial (5G) networks for a cohesive and uninterrupted user experience.
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to shaping the future of mobility, revolutionizing the world of automated and connected vehicles. At OIQ, we bring market-leading technical and commercial know-how to bear upon our program execution. As a team, we value quality, innovation, teamwork, open conversation, transparency and a commitment to excellence.
