Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Director of Product.

• Develop and sustain tools and pipelines that facilitate UDS application packaging.

• Oversee packages that include essential software deliverables.

• Engage in and promote open source communities related to Defense Unicorns’ open source initiatives.

• Own and guide the product vision from start to finish, delivering results for both paid and open-source customer segments.

• Manage the expectations and delivery outcomes of engineers assigned to this role.

• Establish and convey vision and objectives from engineering teams to executive leadership.

• Balance customer needs, business demands, and technical priorities with limited resources.

• Transform external customer requests into an internal product roadmap.

• Align Growth and Delivery teams on the roadmap and value proposition to support product pricing, customer segmentation, and customer requirements.

• Comprehend business strategy and adapt product strategy and roadmap to achieve company objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong passion for the intersection of business, open-source software, and national security.

• Comfort in taking complete ownership of a product vision and being accountable for delivering to various customer segments, including both paid and OSS.

• The discipline needed to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

• Experience in managing, updating, and utilizing task, information, and code management tools such as GitHub, Notion, Hubspot, Google Workspace, etc.

• Proven experience in continuously delivering software while adhering to Agile software development principles.

• Comfortable presenting information during customer-facing engagements.

• Capable of engaging in technical discussions with engineering and design teams to negotiate roadmap versus engineering effort required.

• A comprehensive understanding of how DevSecOps pipelines function and the tools that facilitate them.

• Familiarity with core Kubernetes concepts, especially images, Helm charts, and related technologies.

• Exceptional analytical abilities, allowing for informed decision-making based on data and metrics.

• Proven experience in establishing a clear product roadmap and value proposition for potential customers.

• Knowledge of and experience with monetization strategies for open source software.

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed about industry trends and best practices in Product Management, DevOps, regulated IT, and the CNCF community.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.

• Premiums are fully covered by the Company.

• Health Savings Account available.

• Life Insurance provided.

• Disability Insurance included.

• 401k Retirement Plan offered.

• Company Stock Options available.

• Home Office Budget provided.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy.

• Observance of Federal Holidays.

• One week off for Thanksgiving.

• Two weeks off during Christmas and New Year’s.

• Paid Parental Leave offered.

• Reimbursement for approved training and subscriptions.

• Coverage for conferences including travel, lodging, and fees.