Director of Product - Platform, Payload & Services

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it! Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact. If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler! What We Offer: - 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. As we scale globally, we are expanding our product leadership team to strengthen our presence across Europe and accelerate the development of our growing portfolio. We are seeking a Director of Product - Platform, Payload & Services to lead strategy, roadmap development, and execution across Kepler’s four core product lines. This is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning business objectives with product innovation, ensuring Kepler delivers market-leading solutions to customers across the space industry. This role requires a strategic yet execution-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments, brings clarity to ambiguity across teams, and is passionate about building transformative products in the space technology sector. This role is remote-first within Europe, Canada or US, working closely with global teams across North America and beyond. Equal Opportunity Employer Kepler is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs. At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

Lead the strategy, roadmap development, and execution across Kepler's four core product lines. Align business objectives with product innovation to deliver market-leading solutions for the space industry.

Seeking a senior leadership professional with a strategic yet execution-focused approach to product management. Must be capable of bringing clarity to ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, scaling space technology environment.

• Competitive compensation • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Annual wellness allowance • Unlimited vacation • Parental leave policy • Company-wide holiday shutdown • Company-wide parties • Relocation packages • Professional development fund

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• Product Strategy
• Roadmap Development
• Product Execution
• Strategic Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Space Technology
• Business Alignment
• Portfolio Management

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Engineering
• Science & Research

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte