Product Manager - Columbia, MD

Sales and Product Management Product Manager - Columbia, MD Contact Your Rohde & Schwarz recruiting team is looking forward to receiving your application. Info City/region Columbia (Maryland) (USA) Entry level Professionals Employment Type Full-time Ref. Number 16372 Share more Our Defense, Security & Critical Infrastructure (DS&CI) division is seeking a Product Manager to support its advanced‑technology R D group. This team delivers innovative, high‑impact solutions across the full product lifecycle from concept and rapid prototyping through testing and field deployment. As a member of this team, you will own the product vision, roadmap, and market success for these systems while working hand‑in‑hand with engineers, program managers, and customers. Candidates will have deep technical knowledge of communications technologies, RF and systems engineering, a proven track record in product leadership, and the entrepreneurial drive to Make Ideas Real. Your tasks Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers and technology partners to align product roadmaps with long-term business strategy Identify and translate complex CONOPS and mission requirements into detailed technical specifications, system architecture, and backlogs for R D and engineering Engage the secure communications community to gather field-level feedback and analyze SWOT to drive product strategy Identify and manage technical risks throughout the R D lifecycle to safeguard cost, scope, schedule, and quality Establish clear performance metrics and success criteria to measure readiness and product value Develop clear and compelling product positioning guidance, pricing strategy, sales messaging, and marketing content based on competitive analysis and the sales team's strategy Oversee coordination and communication of product roadmaps, technology trends, and market requirements between R D, product development, customers, sales and marketing Oversee technical documentation, including training/onboarding materials, user manuals, datasheets, FAQs, service guidance Lead product compliance efforts across security, export control, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ITAR/EAR, FCC/NTIA spectrum certification, MIL-STD-461/810)