Associate Product Manager

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

The Associate Product Manager in the Product Office will play a critical role in shaping the product or business vertical and its direction to commercial success. The roles will have high visibility and across the various business functions. Engineering and BD-Sales are the primary internal collaborators to ensure successful product development and commercial launch. The individual in this role will evolve from a Zero-to-1 product mentality to a 1-to-N product mentality over time, and work closely with HMG affiliates and other key external partners.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Reporting to the Product Manager and collaborating with the product development team
• Support the development of strategies (product, Technology, and pricing) to enhance commercial success and competitiveness of product(s)
• Generating new product ideas ensuring product strategy goals are accomplish on time, on budget, and according to specification
• Overseeing, supporting and at times managing cross-functional teams and pivotal initiatives
• Managing product road maps and releases using the “whole product” concept
• Understanding product selling points and collaborating with business development and marketing to ensure commercial success
• Develop market requirements for the product(s) and verticals and support the product development team in its implementation and execution
• Gathering product data, including web analytics, statistics, and consumer/Competitor trends
• Developing efficient collaborator communication and feedback channels
• Analyzing customer/client research data and record findings product defects
• Determining benchmark and improvements to product features and attributes (Performance, cost, comfort, safety)
• Coordinating findings with the product team and aligning them with business goals
• Develop analytical tools and models to support product development
• Preparing product status and risk – Gap analysis reports
• Training internal departments on new tools, models and product features and providing support to customers with the BD-Sales Team
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field required
• Ability to work with engineering and the business team to move from ideation to productization
• Adept at working as part of a team while independently driving opportunities and results
• Leadership and management experience in high intensity environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
• Ability to analyze industry trends and competitor behavior.
• Exceptional ability to identify improved product features and contribute to marketing strategies.
• Ability to report to the Product Manager and collaborate with the product development, sales and marketing team
• Proficiency in compiling project status, risk management, and marketing reports
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (Domestic and International)

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred 
• 5-8 years of experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Stong understanding advanced technology, aviation, transportation or finance/investment market
• Product management experience required (aerospace industry preferred)
• Knowledge of supply chain management, project management, materials science, flight simulation and training, federal aviation regulations, and related fields preferred
• Experience in gathering and interpreting qualitative product data and consumer feedback
• Background and experience in an active role (design, development, implementation, manufacturing and/or operations) in technology, aviation, or transportation market is preferred
• PMP a plus
• Commercial pilot’s license a plus

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).