Director of Product – Platform, Payload & Services

🕒 May 2

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Kepler Communications Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2015

🚀 Aerospace

📡 Telecommunications

Aerospace • Telecommunications • Defense

Kepler Communications Inc. is a company focused on advancing mission communications in space. They offer a cutting-edge optical network that facilitates real-time data relay between satellites, addressing the challenges of on-orbit communications. By employing a hybrid RF and optical network, Kepler is turning satellites into Internet exchange points, enabling rapid data transfers for Earth observation, defense, and human space flight. They continue to expand on-space capabilities by improving infrastructure that supports seamless and secure access to space-generated data across various markets, including defense, intelligence, and space sustainability.

📋 Description

• Lead product strategy for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) use cases across Kepler's platform, payload, and space infrastructure services, enabling real-time data relay, tasking, and delivery for defense and commercial customers • Define and scale end-to-end ISR product offerings by integrating payload capabilities, space-based communications, and ground/data services to support low-latency, mission-critical intelligence workflows • Drive development of ISR-focused solutions that leverage Kepler's platform for persistent connectivity, rapid data downlink, and in-mission responsiveness across distributed space assets • Define and drive the product vision and long-term strategy across Kepler’s product portfolio and translate company objectives into clear, actionable product initiatives • Identify new market opportunities across Europe and globally, including government, commercial, and defense sectors and act as a key voice of the customer, incorporating feedback into product evolution • Own and maintain integrated roadmaps for Kepler’s four product lines, ensuring alignment with company priorities • Balance short-term delivery with long-term innovation • Drive prioritization decisions based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact • Ensure cross-product coherence, avoiding silos and maximizing platform leverage • Partner closely with engineering, solutions architects, sales, and commercial operations teams to deliver products successfully • Lead cross-functional planning processes, including quarterly and annual product planning and collaborate with go-to-market teams to ensure successful launches and adoption • Oversee execution from concept through launch and iteration and establish clear success metrics for each product line • Ensure timely delivery while managing risk in a highly technical, hardware-software integrated environment • Build strong relationships with European, Canadian and US customers, partners, and regulatory stakeholders • Represent Kepler at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements and monitor competitive landscape and industry trends to inform strategy • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus • Help scale product processes and best practices as Kepler grows

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role • BS/BA in engineering, business, or related field • Experience working with a mix of 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 working in space, satellite, defense, or deep tech industries • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in global, distributed teams • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across teams • 15-25% travel within Europe and North America with travel to Kepler HQ in Toronto

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation designed to recognize and reward your contributions. • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents. • 401(k) and an annual Wellness Allowance. • Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown. • Semi-annual company-wide parties and regular (virtual and team events. • Relocation packages available for approved roles. • $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth. • Town Halls, Celebration Calls and Frequent company-wide events to stay connected and engaged. • We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row at our Canadian Headquarters.