Sr Principal Product Manager at Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc – Traverse City, Michigan

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This role is an on-site role located in Traverse City, MI. Our facility in Traverse City, MI is focused on building advanced diodes and laser components for the defense market.

Job Title

Senior Principal Product Manager

Job Details

This role is responsible for leading integrated product teams (IPTs) through the lifecycle of a program. The Senior Principal Product Manager will coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to guide a program from initial bid to the customer through completion. The program manager is the quarterback of the integrated product team and ensures all functional roles are working together effectively towards the program goals. A successful candidate will have deep experience managing cost, schedule, and system performance to ensure customer and business outcomes are met. This role also requires managing the Product Requirements Document (PRD), the Bill of Materials (BOM), refining and managing product specifications with the support of the engineering team, owning the integrated master schedule (IMS), defining the work breakdown structure (WBS), and making cost estimations throughout the program’s life. The Senior Principal Product Manager will work with customers on a recurring basis to provide updates on program performance.

Responsibilities

Manage cost, schedule, and system performance for programs assignedSynchronize efforts of engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure program outcomes metDevelop a strong working relationship with customers and guide programs to exceed customer expectationsProblem solve and overcome challenges when programs encounter unexpected problemsMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field10+ years of experience working in a program or product management role5+ years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractorAbility to receive a SECRET security clearancePreferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field15+ years of experience working in a program or product management role10+ years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractorEqual Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.