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Senior Manager, Defence Systems Product Management

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
The Senior Manager, Product Manager (Defence Platform Electronics) owns the end‑to‑end product strategy and roadmap for defence platform electronics, shaping next‑generation solutions across mission systems, communications, sensors, and C2 technologies. You will combine market insight, technical leadership, and commercial acumen to drive innovation, go‑to‑market execution, and long‑term programme success within a leading defence organisation.
  • Work on Mission‑Critical National Defence Programmes
  • End‑to‑End Product Ownership on Long‑Lifecycle Platforms

About Our Client

Our client is a leading defence engineering organisation, recognised for delivering mission‑critical electronics and systems across land, air, and maritime platforms. With strong government partnerships and long‑term defence programmes, they are at the forefront of advanced electronics, secure systems, and next‑generation defence technologies, offering a stable yet innovation‑driven environment for senior leaders.

Job Description

  • Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for defence electronics, including mission computers, platform communications, sensors, and C2 systems.
  • Align product direction with defence capability requirements, platform roadmaps, and long‑term sustainment strategies.
  • Identify and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, open‑architecture systems, modular electronics, secure processors, and advanced sensors.
  • Conduct market research and analysis, including customer segmentation, ecosystem mapping, TAM/CAGR analysis, and competitive assessments.
  • Develop commercial business cases, including 3‑year revenue forecasts, cost models, and margin expectations.
  • Lead go‑to‑market strategies, covering pricing, positioning, sales enablement, and channel partner engagement.
  • Establish and manage strategic partnerships with system integrators, distributors, and technology providers.
  • Drive early technical engagement with suppliers and partners ahead of formal programme or platform insertion.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, programme, and manufacturing teams to ensure technical feasibility, scalability, and TRL readiness.
  • Assess risks across regulation, competition, customer adoption, and market dynamics, recommending mitigation strategies where required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in defence, aerospace, or high‑reliability electronics environments.
  • Strong background in product management for electronics, embedded systems, or platform‑based solutions.
  • Prior pre‑sales or customer‑facing experience within defence programmes
  • Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
  • Commercially driven, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

What's on Offer

This role is ideal for experienced product leaders ready to step into a senior management position and influence the strategic direction of advanced defence platform electronics within a progressive organisation.

Contact
Tiffany Wong (Lic No:R22110815 / EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6991969
Phone number
+65 6416 9801

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Project / Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tiffany Wong (Lic No:R22110815 / EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9801
Job Reference
JN-042026-6991969

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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