Senior Product Manager (Authentic)

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world.   For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.  Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions.  Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.  Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.   We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product planning and execution for Iridium’s Project Authentic direct‑to‑device platform. In this role, you will manage hardware, software, and partner‑integration workstreams to ensure that customer needs, market opportunities, and engineering execution remain tightly aligned. You will translate business and technical requirements into actionable product plans, collaborate cross‑functionally to advance product milestones, and drive delivery of technology that serves both commercial and government markets. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy complex technical problem‑solving, cross‑functional coordination, and building products that shape next‑generation user experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Work independently to manage the advancement of Project Authentic across hardware, software, and integration workstreams, maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop roadmap inputs and product specifications that define features, functionality, and customer value across user equipment, APIs, cloud orchestration, and partner integrations.
• Drive requirements definition through market disovery, collaboration with engineering, business development, and external partners to ensure clear, prioritized, and actionable direction.
• Determine acceptance criteria, KPIs, and release milestones; manage program progress through sprint planning, dependency tracking, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Analyze complex technical and market factors to inform product decisions, translating constraints into trade‑off recommendations for leadership.
• Play a key role in partner‑engineering engagement by supporting integration activities, API/SDK development, and technical alignment with hyperscalers and PAM vendors.
• Manage cross‑functional readiness for commercialization, ensuring engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations are aligned to program timelines.
• Evaluate competitive intelligence and customer insights to inform pricing, packaging, and go‑to‑market decisions.
• Create and maintain product documentation, value propositions, and collateral in support of marketing, sales, and partner‑facing materials.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, customer discussions, and coordination across government and commercial stakeholder groups.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.10+ years of relevant experience in product management or related technical industries
• Demonstrated experience in the cybersecurity industry
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and confidently and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership, partners, and cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, generate effective solutions, and deliver results from concept through execution.
• Strong judgment, creativity, and resourcefulness to advance product initiatives and resolve obstacles.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, manage shifting priorities, and handle multiple complex projects.
• Proactive in sharing knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement across teams.
• Ability to