Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Company Overview: Dedrone is the world's most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone's comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling "good" drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact: As Principal Product Manager at Dedrone, you will lead our flagship product line, driving strategic vision and execution to protect critical infrastructure and human life through counter-drone technology. This key leadership position requires a strategic thinker who can balance customer needs, market opportunities, and technical capabilities to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen our market position. You will have direct influence over product direction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development and deployment of features that delight our customers. Beyond product ownership, this role offers significant growth potential for expanding leadership responsibilities and organizational impact based on demonstrated success in driving results. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can leverage their product expertise to solve complex challenges while mentoring team members and building strong partnerships across the organization.

What You'll Do: Location: Sterling, VA | Onsite 4 days per week. Reports to: VP of Product Direct Reports: N/A

• Own and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap execution across the entire product line, ensuring alignment with company goals and market needs.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, sales, and customer support teams to deliver innovative solutions that protect life and assets.
• Define and track key success metrics and KPIs to measure product performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize product development and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation.
• Mentor and coach junior product managers, sharing expertise and best practices while fostering a culture of excellence in product management.
• Partner closely with sales and customer support teams to gather feedback, understand customer pain points, and implement improvements that drive adoption and retention.
• Develop and maintain detailed product specifications, user stories, and business cases that guide development priorities.
• Lead strategic initiatives to identify and implement scalable solutions that address complex customer needs.
• Build and present compelling business cases to senior leadership, securing resources and buy-in for product investments.
• Drive product innovation through emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

What You Bring: Must Have Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience with a proven track record of successfully shipping products and features from concept to launch.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategy and roadmaps across an entire product line while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills with experience in defining and tracking key success metrics.
• Experience mentoring junior product managers and building strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, sales, and customer support teams.

Nice to Have:

• Proven experience leading products and teams through rapid growth phases, successfully transitioning from early-stage startup operations to scalable solutions while maintaining innovation and team effectiveness.
• Machine Learning/Computer Vision or Hardware product development and lifecycle management experience.
• Defense, aerospace, or public safety industry experience.
• Existing, prior, or ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits that Benefit You:

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone's impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.