Defense Unicorns - Product Manager - UDS Army

• Own the product vision end-to-end and be accountable for delivering outcomes across multiple customer segments, including software vendors, government evaluators, and platform operators • Manage and mentor a team of engineers, including career development and performance management • Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing customer, business, and technical priorities with limited resources • Synthesize external customer requests, government requirements, and compliance obligations into a coherent product roadmap • Build and maintain alignment with the Growth team on roadmap, value proposition, product pricing, customer segmentation, and customer needs • Adapt product strategy and roadmap to accomplish company objectives and respond to shifts in the DoD authorization landscape • Collaborate with engineering and design to evaluate tradeoffs between roadmap priorities and engineering effort • Participate in customer-facing engagements, communicating product value and gathering feedback • Facilitate agile ceremonies and drive prioritization, value delivery, and roadmap alignment across the team • Stay current with industry trends in DevSecOps, regulated IT, open source, and the DoD software authorization ecosystem • The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. • Preferred Experience and Qualifications: • 5+ years managing software, platform engineering, or SRE teams • Passion for the intersection of business, open-source software, and national security • High-level understanding of Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, platform tooling, and cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, etc.) • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity authorization processes such as ATO, FedRAMP, or continuous monitoring requirements • Experience with DevSecOps tooling, software supply chain security concepts, or compliance automation • Knowledge of and experience with monetization models for open source software • Experience establishing a clear product roadmap and value proposition for prospective customers • Proficiency with backlog and project management tools such as Linear, Jira, GitHub Projects, or GitLab • Experience working in agile software development environments • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and thrive in a remote work environment • Hands-on technical experience with platform or software engineering a plus