Principal Product Manager, Direct & Rapid Access Programs

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

 Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Vantor is seeking a Product Manager to lead its Direct and Rapid Access Program offerings for defense and intelligence customers. This role will shape strategy and guide products from concept through launch and ongoing support, advancing Vantor’s low-latency capabilities and driving profitable growth. The Product Manager will translate customer and market needs into a strategic roadmap, align business priorities with technical delivery, and build strong partnerships across customers, sales, engineering, operations, marketing, finance, and external providers. The role calls for a strategic perspective and the ability to drive complex, technically demanding initiatives to measurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Set product strategy and maintain a roadmap aligned with customer needs, corporate priorities, and market opportunities. Gather and synthesize requirements with customers, sales, and business development; identify product gaps and opportunities to improve customer experience and grow market share. Align product and technical roadmaps, translating business requirements into product, operational, and system requirements. Partner with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to evaluate solution options, define work packages, and manage scope, schedule, budget, and delivery. Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses, including capital, production, and sustainment costs; maintain forecasts and support financial and asset-management processes. Ensure solutions meet business requirements and are ready for production and the market; coordinate change management and communicate delivery status, risks, and dependencies. Develop competitive, pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies with product marketing; support sales through customer engagements and industry presentations. Establish product KPIs and reporting with Finance, and communicate product vision to internal teams and external partners. Minimum Qualifications U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, earth science, information systems, or equivalent practical experience. At least five years of product management experience building enterprise software or AI products. Proven experience taking technical products from concept through development and market adoption. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver complex initiatives in ambiguous environments. Experience with software development tracking tools such as Jira or Rally, and project management tools for scope, schedule, and budget. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance. Experience with product lifecycle management, agile development, and bringing products to market. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop hypotheses, design experiments, interpret results, and make evidence-based decisions. Experience with business and technical requirements, process modeling, methodology development, or data modeling. Knowledge of remote sensing, GIS, imagery applications, satellite ground systems, electro-optical satellites, or synthetic aperture radar. Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across customers, sales, marketing, operations, engineering, and leadership. Role Location: Westminster, Colorado Team: Tasking Product Management Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. ● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 - $198,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.