Centurion: Technical Product Manager: Airborne EW (DOORS) (Centurion) posted by DataFin Recruitment

January 15, 2026 Jobs in Centurion

DataFin Recruitment

Gauteng

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

About the Role

A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks a highly strategic-thinking Technical Product Manager who will be responsible for designing and supporting its competitive products that meet and exceed market and end-user requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will ensure the technical integrity of baseline products in the Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process by capturing, verifying and validating results to maintain and support current generation products and establish new baseline products utilizing emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Determine product requirements through information gathering using portfolio vision, the product strategy from the product plan, customers, marketing, etc.
Compare trends and remain up to date with relevant technologies within the organisation and in the open market and provide feedback and guidance to Product Managers and Technical Design Authorities.
Influence the technical product roadmap by providing proposed solutions by introduction of new technologies, product re-use and adaptation.
Participate in drafting such technical development product roadmaps and influence the Product Manager, TDAs and other key stakeholders in terms of prioritization and funding of product roadmaps.
Adapt system requirements based on the approved roadmap.
Advise Product Manager on Make or Buy product recommendations.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years Systems Engineering Management with customer project experience.
Proficiency with DOORS, DOORS Tools and active participation in the SGD Requirements Management Plan.
Extensive experience and background in the defense EW environment (Airborne EW: Radar Warning, Missile Warning, Laser Warning and Countermeasures).
Experience with Model Based System Engineering approach and concepts.
Proven track record of successful product development and execution.
Customer Relationship Management skills.

Qualifications

An applicable Engineering qualification (B Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification).

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