Who you are

• This role requires a strategic yet execution-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments, brings clarity to ambiguity across teams, and is passionate about building transformative products in the space technology sector
• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• BS/BA in engineering, business, or related field
• Experience working with a mix of Canadian US and European commercial and defense customers, regulators, or markets
• Proven experience owning complex product portfolios or multiple product lines
• Strong track record of building and executing product roadmaps in technical domains
• Experience working in space, satellite, defense, or deep tech industries
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in global, distributed teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across teams
• Familiarity with satellite communications, networking, or mission operations
• MBA or advanced degree in engineering, business, or related field
• Ability to collaborate across time zones with teams in North America

What the job involves

• We are seeking a Director of Product - Platform, Payload & Services to lead strategy, roadmap development, and execution across Kepler’s four core product lines
• This is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning business objectives with product innovation, ensuring Kepler delivers market-leading solutions to customers across the space industry
• Working closely with global teams across North America and beyond
• Lead product strategy for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) use cases across Kepler's platform, payload, and space infrastructure services, enabling real-time data relay, tasking, and delivery for defense and commercial customers
• Define and scale end-to-end ISR product offerings by integrating payload capabilities, space-based communications, and ground/data services to support low-latency, mission-critical intelligence workflows
• Drive development of ISR-focused solutions that leverage Kepler's platform for persistent connectivity, rapid data downlink, and in-mission responsiveness across distributed space assets
• Define and drive the product vision and long-term strategy across Kepler’s product portfolio and translate company objectives into clear, actionable product initiatives
• Identify new market opportunities across Europe and globally, including government, commercial, and defense sectors and act as a key voice of the customer, incorporating feedback into product evolution
• Own and maintain integrated roadmaps for Kepler’s four product lines, ensuring alignment with company priorities
• Balance short-term delivery with long-term innovation across:
• Data relay services, Hosted Payload solutions, Real-time connectivity solutions, Mission-specific service offerings, Emerging / next-gen capabilities
• Drive prioritization decisions based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact
• Ensure cross-product coherence, avoiding silos and maximizing platform leverage
• Partner closely with engineering, solutions architects, sales, and commercial operations teams to deliver products successfully
• Lead cross-functional planning processes, including quarterly and annual product planning and collaborate with go-to-market teams to ensure successful launches and adoption
• Oversee execution from concept through launch and iteration and establish clear success metrics for each product line
• Ensure timely delivery while managing risk in a highly technical, hardware-software integrated environment
• Build strong relationships with European, Canadian and US customers, partners, and regulatory stakeholders
• Represent Kepler at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements and monitor competitive landscape and industry trends to inform strategy
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus
• Help scale product processes and best practices as Kepler grows

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Stock Options
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
• Professional Development