Product Manager (UAV)

Values Value is a recruiting company with expertise in IT and game development and is currently looking for an experienced Product Manager (UAV) for a Ukrainian miltech company developing codified drones and ammunition that have been actively used on the frontline for several years.

We are looking for a specialist who will be able to build and develop UAV product(s) from mission requirements through to serial production.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Product Discovery & Requirements

• Collecting, analyzing, and formalizing needs from end users (operators/units), as well as from internal teams.

• Defining Product Vision / PRD (Product Requirements Document) / Roadmap (short cycles, focus on practical value).

• Translating field “pain points” into clear engineering requirements: what we build, why, constraints, and how success is measured.

Delivery with R&D and Production

• Task definition and prioritization for hardware/software teams (R&D, embedded, integrations, hardware design/mechanics, etc.).

• Aligning trade-offs: cost / timeline / risks / manufacturability / maintainability / scalability for mass production.

• Ensuring implementation aligns with product goals + acceptance of deliverables (criteria, test plans, protocols).

Testing & Iteration

• Planning and coordinating testing, collecting feedback, analyzing “what broke and why.”

• Continuous iterations: improving performance, stability, usability, and component reliability.

Documentation

• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, configuration descriptions, instructions, and release notes.

• Alignment with production/logistics: BOM (Bill of Materials), component substitutions, standardization.

Systems & Process

• Building a repeatable product management process in a miltech environment (backlog, prioritization, artifacts, follow-ups).

• Maintaining a single source of truth for requirements, versions, and product status (ensuring the entire team operates on consistent, up-to-date information).

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience in Product / Program / Project Management in environments involving physical products: miltech / aerospace / defense / robotics / automotive / embedded / hardware.

• Understanding of the hardware product lifecycle: prototype → testing → production preparation → mass production.

• Ability to write structured requirements (PRD, specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria) and work in ambiguous environments.

• Strong collaboration with engineers: basic technical literacy, ability to ask the right questions, and evaluate trade-offs.

• Hands-on experience managing priorities across multiple teams/domains.

Nice to Have

• Experience with UAVs/drones, including working with field units/operators.

• Experience in government organizations, aviation, or mature miltech manufacturers.

• English proficiency for technical communication.

What is important for us in a person?

• Ownership and autonomy: ability to take full responsibility, make decisions independently, and drive tasks to completion without constant supervision.

• Systems thinking: sees the product as an end-to-end system (user → requirements → engineering → production → operation).

• Communication and stakeholder alignment: able to effectively collaborate with R&D, production, management, and end users.

• Resilience and speed: capable of working under time constraints and in high-stakes environments.

• Quality and impact focus: prioritizes real-world product performance and user value.

Why do we enjoy working here?

Mission & Impact: 

• Direct impact on Ukraine’s defense capabilities. 

• Products are actively used in real combat conditions.

• Fast iteration cycle: frontline feedback → improvements → new iterations.

Ownership & Autonomy

• Direct reporting line to the CEO with fast decision-making and no bureaucracy.

• Full freedom to shape and develop the product.

• Ability to define product vision and roadmap independently.

• Opportunity to build new products from scratch.

• Minimal management layers → fast execution.

Company & Market Growth

• Profitable and scaling business. 

• Plans to expand into international markets.

• Work on products for the global miltech market.

Strong Engineering & Production Base

• In-house production and R&D.

• Ability to rapidly test and implement solutions.

• Direct collaboration with engineers.

Career Growth

• Growth path to Product Director / Head of Product.

• Opportunity to build your own product direction.

• Ability to form and lead your own team.

• Direct impact on the company’s product strategy.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

Working Conditions

• Hybrid format or office-based work in Kyiv.

• Military reservation.

• Flexible working schedule.

• Paid vacations and sick leave.

• Probation period: 3 months.