Image Product Manager

Job description

Section Product Job posted on Aug 19, 2026 Employee Type Full-Time Experience range (Years) 0 - 0 Role: Image Product Manager Employment Type: Full Time Educational Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, such as Remote Sensing, Earth Science, or Engineering. Work Experience: Proven experience (4+ years) as a Product Manager in a relevant industry. Background in hyperspectral image processing is a plus. Role Description: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Image Product Manager to work as a part of our Image Processing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and management of our hyperspectral image products, working closely with a diverse team across multiple geographic locations. You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality image products that meet the specific needs of our global clientele.. Responsibilities & Duties: • Refine and execute the image product strategy for Pixxel’s image processing pipeline, aligning it with the company’s vision, customer requirements, and future mission needs. • Track current and future mission image product delivery from request to final product packaging and delivery, ensuring timely execution across all stages. • Coordinate closely with IPR, Mission Operations, Platform, Customer Success, Order Desk, QA/QC, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth cross-functional execution and clear ownership. • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer requirement studies to identify trends, opportunities, and product improvement areas. • Create and manage product roadmaps, prioritizing features, dashboard improvements, pipeline enhancements, and operational workflows based on business needs and customer impact. • Track the end-to-end product development and delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring that hyperspectral image products meet quality standards and client specifications. • Define requirements for pipeline monitoring dashboards, automated QA/QC tracking, failure reason categorization, reprocessing, retriggering, product versioning, packaging, and delivery status visibility. • Convert recurring team pain points into clear Jira tickets, dashboard requirements, process improvements, and roadmap items. • Maintain a strong functional understanding of hyperspectral image processing, remote sensing technologies, satellite systems, and product levels such as L0, L1, L2, and ARD. • Collaborate with technical experts to understand processing blockers, quality metrics, pass/fail criteria, customer impact, and expected resolution timelines. • Act as a key point of contact for Pixxel’s commercial and customer-facing teams, understanding their requirements and ensuring that image products align with customer expectations. • Implement and maintain strict quality control processes to guarantee the accuracy, reliability, consistency, and traceability of image products. • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including product requirement documents, release notes, processing version documents, decision logs, issue trackers, and internal/customer-facing documentation. • Identify potential risks and challenges associated with product development, pipeline execution, quality, delivery timelines, and customer commitments. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks. • Stay current with industry trends, competitor offerings, emerging technologies, and evolving customer expectations to maintain a competitive edge. Desirable Skills & Certifications: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, such as Remote Sensing, Earth Science, or Engineering. • Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Product Manager in a relevant industry, with a background in hyperspectral image processing. • Cross-cultural communication skills, with experience working with international teams. A global mindset and adaptability to different cultural contexts. • Technical knowledge of hyperspectral image processing, remote sensing, satellite systems, and relevant software tools. • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successful team collaboration. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. • Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities. • Strong market research and analytical skills. • Effective communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-centric approach. • Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively. Proficiency in project management and product management tools and methodologies. • Familiarity with quality assurance processes and documentation practices. • Ethical considerations and a commitment to responsible and sustainable practices. Would be great if you have • Mission design and orbit simulation experience using software tools (STK, FreeFlyer, Orekit, GMAT etc.) or custom software is preferred • Full lifecycle development experience of LEO spacecraft • Hardware-in-the-loop and monte carlo simulation experience • Knowledge of Development tools • - Version control (Git) • Project Management (Jira) Candidate Acumen: This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and shape the future of hyperspectral image products in the satellite industry. If you are a results-driven Image Product Manager with a global perspective and a passion for cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our visionary team. Benefits: Health insurance coverage Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit Relocation assistance Professional Mental Wellness services Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India) Employee Stock Options for all hires About Pixxel Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft man