Product Owner Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the product vision, roadmap, and backlog management.

• Act as the Product Owner for the Alaska modernization workstream under FAA programs.

• Establish, uphold, and prioritize the product vision, roadmap, and backlog in alignment with Alaska’s operational requirements.

• Convert stakeholder requirements into user stories, features, and epics for engineering teams.

• Collaborate with FAA leaders, local operators, and technical experts to set priorities and ensure alignment with mission objectives.

• Assist in the deployment of infrastructure, communications, surveillance, and navigation solutions tailored to Alaska.

• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release prioritization alongside Agile teams.

• Ensure that solutions adhere to FAA safety standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and resilience requirements.

• Deliver progress reports, KPIs, and value delivery metrics to FAA leadership.

• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies related to Alaska programs.

• Act as the key liaison among FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership.

• Promote safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System via the FAA BNATCS contract.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience, with potential supervisory or management experience.

• Background in product ownership, systems engineering, or aviation program management.

• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent).

• Strong expertise in aviation systems, infrastructure, or communication technologies.

• Familiarity with the unique challenges in aviation, including remote operations, extreme weather, and limited infrastructure.

• Experience with federal IT or aviation compliance standards (NIST RMF, FISMA, SMS).

• Proven capability to manage complex product backlogs and prioritize features effectively.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience in presenting to executives.

• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

• Preferred: Direct experience with FAA or NAS configuration management.

• Preferred: Familiarity with FAA acquisition processes, AMS standards, and safety frameworks.

• Preferred: A degree in Systems Engineering, Aviation Management, or Business Administration.

• Preferred: CSPO, SAFe POPM, or PMP certification.

• Preferred: Experience supporting FAA NextGen or Alaska aviation modernization initiatives.

• Preferred: Background in communications, surveillance, or navigation systems related to Alaska operations.

• Preferred: Understanding of international aviation standards (ICAO, ITU-T).

• Preferred: Experience working directly with regional operators, airports, or state aviation authorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Health savings account

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Parental leave

• 401(k)

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation

• Company paid holidays

• Potential overtime

• Shift differential

• Discretionary bonus