Manager Product Development Elbit America Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $128,622 - $218,688 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Roadmap creation (System development task) Client relationship management Staff supervision Customer relationship building Prioritizing technology investments (IT roadmap design and development) ROI Technology management Industry trends Product line strategy Customer engagement Product strategy Financial management Market research experience within technology industry Technical product management experience within tech Capital investment evaluation

Full Job Description Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (

NASDAQ:

ESLT and TASE:

ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Product Development will serve as a strategic leader for the Warfighter Systems business. The primary responsibility of this role is to drive the overarching Soldier Systems portfolio strategy by defining a unified, multi-year portfolio roadmap that aligns customer operational needs, customer budgets, technology evolution, and business priorities. Works as the customer advocate translating customer needs into portfolio level requirements and informing investment decisions across multiple product lines. The manager will lead Product Manager(s) and/or Product Specialist(s) responsible for discrete product lines, ensuring that each product strategy aligns with, and contributes to, the broader Soldier Systems portfolio strategy. The role includes developing subject matter expertise across technologies such as image intensification (I²), thermal imaging, edge/compute processing, augmented reality (AR) displays, soldier borne power solutions, and tactical radios, providing strategic guidance and architecture direction for integrated and discrete solutions within the portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead or support customer engagement, requirement capture, briefings, and proposal strategy and development. Lead the Soldier Systems portfolio strategy, unifying product roadmaps and long-term capability evolution. Oversee portfolio lifecycle decisions, investment planning, business cases, and value-based pricing for key initiatives. Manage a small team to deliver cohesive product and portfolio strategies, product plans, roadmaps, business cases, marketing collateral, and other work products in support of strategy development, execution, and maintenance. Partner with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Marketing to drive innovation and competitive positioning. Translate customer needs and market problems into clear requirements, MVP definitions, coordinated development plans, and differentiated value propositions. Provide competitive insights, technology assessments, and architectural guidance to ensure aligned, future ready solutions. Monitor engineering execution, manage risks with PEMs, and establish and cascade production cost targets. Participate in cross functional project reviews and ensure alignment with strategic and operational objectives. Collaborate across Twenty-Six Defense business units to leverage technologies and advance the portfolio's growth and impact.

Requirements Education/Certificates/Licenses and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business or technical major 12+ years of experience with night vision technology, optics or other Soldier-borne technologies 3+ years of management experience Demonstrated ability to create/evaluate business cases, assess financial return (ROI/NPV), and inform portfolio level investment decisions across multiple product lines. Experience conducting market, competitive, and technology assessments to shape multi year strategic roadmaps and prioritize portfolio opportunities. Experience with face-to-face customer interactions and building customer relationships Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Optical / Systems/ Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering or related field MBA or equivalent Familiarity with electro-optic military technology Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment US Government Secret Security Clearance, preferred Military service/background

Skills and Abilities:

Strong communications and interpersonal skills coupled with an appreciation and interest in growing the Warfighter Systems business unit is required. Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge Strong business acumen with the ability to integrate financial insights, market trends, and competitive assessments into strategic portfolio recommendations Ability to translate complex operational needs into portfolio aligned architectural requirements and cross product investment priorities

Travel/Physical:

25% or more travel is anticipated to Twenty-Six Defense and customer locations/engagements worldwide On-site support to the Roanoke, VA facility is preferred #LI-SB Here Are Some of the

Great Benefits We Offer:

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available

Flexible Vacation & PTO Paid Parental Leave Generous Employee Referral Program Voluntary Benefits Available:

Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Virginia-based positions only

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