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Product Manager, Defence & Security

Work in Ottawa
Ottawa, CAN
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
2 weeks ago
Product ManagementDefence TechnologyMaritime IntelligenceGeospatial AnalyticsAI/MLStakeholder Management
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Company Description

  • Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is a global maritime intelligence company delivering solutions that enhance decision making across maritime, defence, and logistics sectors.
  • The OCIANA platform combines AI, geospatial intelligence, vessel behaviour analytics, and operational data to help governments, navies, coast guards, ports, and commercial operators improve safety, security, and operational efficiency at sea.

Role

  • As Product Manager, Defence & Security, you will own and drive product roadmap and execution for OCIANA capabilities supporting defence, national security, coast guard, intelligence, and public safety use cases.
  • You will work closely with customers, engineering, design, data science, solutions, and executive leadership to define and deliver products that solve real world operational challenges in complex maritime environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and priorities for defence and security focused OCIANA capabilities.
  • Engage directly with military, coast guard, public safety, intelligence, and government stakeholders to understand operational workflows, mission requirements, and emerging threats.
  • Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and prioritization decisions for engineering teams.
  • Collaborate closely with software engineering, data science, and UX teams to deliver high impact capabilities across maritime intelligence, risk detection, geospatial analytics, and operational decision support.
  • Support customer engagements, demonstrations, industry events, and strategic initiatives alongside solutions, business development, and executive leadership teams.
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis across defence technology, maritime domain awareness, AI enabled command and control systems, and adjacent dual use technology markets.
  • Act as an internal subject matter expert for defence and security market dynamics, procurement environments, operational concepts, and customer personas.
  • Help shape long term platform positioning and strategic partnerships across allied defence ecosystems, research organizations, and government agencies.
  • Contribute to product launch planning, positioning, and go to market collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
  • Drive measurable product outcomes using customer feedback, operational insights, analytics, and iterative delivery practices.

Experience & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Solutions, Operational Analysis, Defence Technology, Maritime Security, Intelligence, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of defence, security, naval, coast guard, intelligence, or public sector operational environments.
  • Experience working with complex software platforms, AI enabled systems, geospatial technologies, analytics products, or operational technology solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into product strategy and technical requirements.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non technical audiences.
  • Experience working cross functionally with engineering, UX, data science, and commercial teams.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast paced environments with evolving priorities.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Defence Studies, Business, or a related discipline.

Bonus Points

  • Experience working with Canadian Armed Forces, NATO, Five Eyes, Coast Guard, defence primes, or maritime security organizations.
  • Familiarity with maritime domain awareness, ISR, geospatial intelligence, AIS, satellite data, or operational command systems.
  • Familiarity with the maritime supply chain, including commercial shipping, port logistics, terminal operations and other marine support services.
  • Experience in dual use technology companies or defence innovation environments.
  • Background in AI/ML enabled products, data platforms, or advanced analytics solutions.
  • Experience supporting government procurement processes, RFPs, or defence capability programs.
  • Existing Canadian security clearance or eligibility for Secret clearance.
  • Experience working in Agile product development environments.

Comments / Special Considerations

  • Candidates must pass a criminal background check and provide two professional references.
  • All candidates must be eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and PTO.
  • 100% employer paid health and dental benefits for you and your family.
  • Annual HSA/FSA allotment.
  • Access to virtual mental and physical health professionals.
  • Annual professional development spend.
  • One time tech allowance.

Why Work With Us?

  • Hybrid culture: work from Ottawa or from home as required.
  • Have a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
  • Collaborative team that values positivity, creativity, and open communication.
  • Continuous learning opportunities for professional growth.
  • Exciting industry working on cutting edge projects.
  • Work life balance.

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