- Senior
Join our dynamic team as the Vice President, Mission Products, where you will build and lead a team to develop and produce mid-tier RADAR and Electronic Warfare products to primarily serve US DoD and Prime Contractor customers. As a P&L lead, you will be responsible for producing detailed engineering and production plans/budgets, coordinate with BD/Marketing on campaign plans/sales forecasts and coordinate with finance to build rigorous business cases that lead to sustainably profitable product lines. This challenging position will require extensive P&L experience in both engineering services and product development/fielding as well as substantial systems engineering expertise in RADAR and Electronic Warfare products. You will oversee the performance and development of mission-critical product lines, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals. As a member of the LEI leadership team, you will be expected to provide timely and accurate reporting on P&L plans, risks and financial performance, while leveraging the BD/marketing, financial, compliance, security, and HR resources to facilitate accelerated growth.
Duties:
Develop and execute strategic plans to drive profitability and growth for mission products.
- Oversee the financial performance of the product portfolio, ensuring revenue and profit targets are met or exceeded.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with market demands and business objectives.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes related to the mission product line.
- Identify and implement cost optimization strategies without compromising product quality or customer satisfaction.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform product development and strategic decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product offerings and operational efficiencies.
- Lead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts to achieve high performance and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in all aspects of product management and operations.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering Field
- MBA or Executive Training in P&L leadership, strategy, and marketing
- Minimum of 15 years of technical experience in DoD EW and/or RADAR Systems Engineering, including building and leading technical teams and a deep knowledge of customer use cases and fielding challenges.
- Minimum of 15 years of P&L leadership experience and a track record of success in growing new business and product lines.
- Minimum of 20 years of DoD acquisition experience, including contracting approaches, proposal development, cost/pricing, program planning, financial reporting, and other compliance requirements.
- Proven track record of developing and executing strategic plans to drive product profitability.
- Experience in managing engineering and production subcontractors/partners to deliver quality products to demanding schedules.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of market analysis and competitive strategy.
- Strong understanding of financial metrics and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in the technology or mission-driven sectors is preferred.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- This role requires substantial domestic and international travel.
- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance is required.
Leonardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
[NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.]
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