Persistent Systems is seeking a strategic and operational leader to serve as the Vice President, Global Product Deployment Strategy. This role is responsible for building a comprehensive international operations program to support the global deployment of Wave Relay® MANET technology. The ideal candidate will develop and execute a country-by-country engagement strategy, oversee team training and deployment initiatives, and provide leadership with actionable insights on geopolitical and security landscapes.

Position Responsibilities 

• Identify and assess regions of current and future operational interest
• Analyze local spectrum regulations, security considerations, and logistical constraints to define the optimal path for Wave Relay® deployment in each country
• Create a scalable recruitment and training framework for international personnel, ensuring consistent quality of support even in regions without a Persistent Systems presence
• Drive localization of talent pipelines while maintaining centralized training standards
• Design and implement a comprehensive program for recruiting, training, and deploying forward-operating teams, this includes establishing curriculum, deployment criteria, readiness tracking, and sustainability plans
• Build tailored strategies per country that consider legal, regulatory, political, and operational variables
• Collaborating with Legal, Security, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance and mission readiness
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership by communicating risks, emerging threats, and their potential impacts on Persistent Systems’ global operations
• Coordinate with security and intelligence counterparts to maintain a robust operational risk picture

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years in international operations, special operations, defense, or secure communications deployment
• Deep understanding of global security environments, spectrum policy, and defense logistics
• Experience building and managing dispersed and deployable teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
• Military or intelligence background strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Multilingual proficiency or regional expertise
• Master’s degree in international relations, strategic studies, or related field

The base pay for this role can vary from $240,000 to $260,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.