Marketing Manager (Product Marketing, Maritime Autonomy)

TL;DR

Marketing Manager (Product Marketing, Maritime Autonomy): Develop positioning, value propositions, and mission-focused messaging for Blue Ops’ unmanned surface vessel platforms with an accent on translating technical maritime autonomy capabilities into defense, security, and government narratives. Focus on market intelligence, go-to-market strategy, and campaign execution across launches, content, and customer-facing events.

Location: BlueOps (FL) - West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Company

Blue Ops, a division of hirify.global, advances maritime autonomy with mission-ready unmanned surface vessels and integrated multi-domain capabilities.

What you will do

• Develop differentiated positioning and value propositions for Blue Ops’ USV platforms and maritime capabilities
• Translate technical product features into mission-relevant benefits for defense, security, and government customers
• Run ongoing market assessments, including customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape
• Partner with product line managers to define and execute go-to-market strategies, supporting launches and campaign execution
• Collaborate with Red Cat marketing on integrated campaigns across digital, PR, and social media; create sales enablement materials
• Plan and execute industry events, demonstrations, and customer engagements; represent Blue Ops in customer-facing settings

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in product marketing, preferably in robotics, autonomous systems, defense, or security
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging and campaigns
• Experience supporting go-to-market initiatives and cross-functional product launches
• Strong analytical skills with market research and competitive analysis experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with customer-facing confidence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Culture & Benefits

• Work includes occasional off-hours/weekend support for emergency facility responses or projects
• Up to 15–20% travel for trade shows, customer engagements, and field demonstrations
• Role requires frequent computer use for documentation, communication, and coordination
• Physical requirements include walking/standing in indoor and outdoor facilities and lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs regularly
• Post-offer background check required

Hiring process

• Complete a post-offer background check
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residence if subject to ITAR/EAR work authorization requirements