Director of Product - Platform, Payload & Services

2 months, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Product Management
Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications is revolutionizing space connectivity with a cutting-edge network of satellites, delivering data at lightspeed and modernizing on-orbit communications to bring the Internet to outer space.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2015
$16M raised

Description

  • Lead product strategy and vision for ISR use cases across platform, payload, and space infrastructure services.
  • Define and scale end-to-end ISR product offerings that integrate payload capabilities, space communications, and ground/data services.
  • Own and maintain integrated roadmaps across Kepler’s four product lines.
  • Prioritize roadmap decisions based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact.
  • Partner with engineering, solutions architects, sales, and commercial operations to deliver products successfully.
  • Lead quarterly and annual product planning processes and coordinate go-to-market launches and adoption.
  • Oversee execution from concept through launch and iteration, with clear success metrics for each product line.
  • Build relationships with customers, partners, and regulatory stakeholders across Europe, Canada, and the US.
  • Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends to inform product strategy.
  • Foster accountability, innovation, and customer focus while helping scale product processes and best practices.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of product management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
  • Experience working with 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 in space, satellite, defense, or deep tech industries.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in global, distributed teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across teams.
  • Willingness to travel 15–25% within Europe and North America, including travel to Kepler HQ in Toronto.
  • MBA or advanced degree in engineering, business, or a related field (preferred).
  • Familiarity with satellite communications, networking, or mission operations (preferred).
  • Ability to collaborate across time zones with teams in North America (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including dependents.
  • 401(k) and an annual wellness allowance.
  • Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave, and a company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • Relocation packages for approved roles.
  • $1,500 annual professional development fund.
  • Semi-annual company-wide parties and regular virtual and team events.
  • Certified Great Place to Work at the Canadian headquarters for five consecutive years.

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