Director, Marketing & Communications (Grade P13)

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage. The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Product Marketing leads the global product marketing strategy for technologies and solutions serving SES Space & Defense. This role bridges product management, engineering, and BD to position the company’s portfolio effectively in highly regulated, competitive and technically complex markets.This individual will develop go-to-market strategies, define product positioning, drive competitive intelligence, and support business growth across our government customers and partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Marketing Strategy

• Define and execute the product marketing strategy for the company’s portfolio.
• Develop clear value propositions, positioning, and messaging.
• Translate technical capabilities into compelling customer benefits.

Go-to-Market Execution

• Lead global go-to-market strategies for new product launches and upgraded solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, communications and BD to ensure market needs are reflected in the product development.
• Build launch plans, sales enablement tools, and market entry strategies.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor global space and defense markets, including government procurement trends, emerging technologies, and geopolitical developments.
• Conduct competitive analysis across major aerospace and defense contractors.
• Identify new market opportunities and support strategic planning.

Customer & Industry Engagement

• Engage with key stakeholders including:

• government agencies
• military organizations
• prime contractors
• partners

• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and defense exhibitions.
• Support major bids and strategic accounts with market insight and messaging.

Part of the MARCOM Team

• Be a strong player withing the existing MARCOM team and work with existing resources.
• Reporting line to the VP Marketing & Communication from SES Space & Defense.
• Close collaboration with parent company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 10–15+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, or business development.
• Experience within space, satellite, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Proven track record of launching complex technical products.

The ideal candidate:

• Is a strategic thinker with the ability to align complex customer desirements with the company’s forward product roadmap and development priorities to achieve high-level business goals.
• Demonstrates outstanding leadership skills, fostering team cohesion and mentoring future leaders.
• Thrives in dynamic environments, managing ambiguity while maintaining focus on execution and results.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and is committed to continuous improvement and organizational change with the ability to methodically and consistently convert Lessons Learned into organizational capability.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1