Product Marketing Manager

• →Own product positioning across the four pillars of the Autonomous Mission Systems portfolio, ensuring each offering is clearly differentiated, and the full-stack story holds together 

• →Lead product launch planning and execution, coordinating with brand, communications, and growth on timing, content, and channels 

• →Develop core product content (one-pagers, capability briefs, messaging frameworks, and demo narratives) 

• →Arm growth and business development teams with the positioning, proof points, and competitive context they need to win programs 

• →Maintain customer and competitive intelligence on the defense autonomy landscape to inform positioning and product strategy 

• →Partner with engineering teams to turn technical milestones and roadmap developments into market-facing proof points 

• →Support events, demos, and campaigns with product messaging and subject-matter input 

• 4–6 years of experience in product marketing, ideally within defense technology, robotics, autonomy, or another deeply technical B2B domain 

• Proven ability to distill complex technical systems into clear, compelling messaging for non-engineering audiences 

• Experience planning and executing product launches 

• Exceptional writing skills across formats, from messaging frameworks to sales collateral 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams 

• Familiarity with defense customer dynamics, including program offices, acquisition pathways, and mission priorities 

• Experience building sales enablement programs from scratch 

• Background marketing hardware/software integrated systems or platform portfolios 

• Comfort operating in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve and speed matters 

Why Forterra? 

At Forterra, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with the potential to transform defense operations and protect lives. You'll join a team that values curiosity, urgency, and collaboration, and you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of autonomy in national security. 

If you're ready to take on a challenging, high-impact role in a fast-paced startup environment, we encourage you to apply. 

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel may be required for this role. 
 

US Salary Range

$130,000.00-$170,000.00 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.  

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.