Staff Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of product deployments from start to finish: establishing strategic vision, defining requirements, managing backlog, planning sprints, making scope decisions, overseeing releases, and evaluating outcomes.

• Influence technical decisions in collaboration with engineering: assess architecture, feasibility, trade-offs, and uphold robust company-wide standards. Question estimates that appear misaligned.

• Act as a liaison between users and engineers: convert operational readiness challenges into product requirements through direct user engagement. You will work closely with actual users.

• Influence the evolution of the platform: engage in R&D initiatives involving data ontology management, agent orchestration (MCP/A2A), and generative interfaces. Partner with other senior technical staff to shape the vision.

• Enhance delivery operations: ensure the product minimizes manual effort across various contract types and deployment models.

• Communicate effectively: deliver executive briefings, conduct demos, create PRDs, author strategic documents, and foster cross-functional alignment. You serve as the essential connection. As a Staff PM, you will also mentor other members of the product team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret, TS, or TS/SCI clearance (or the capability to obtain one promptly).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent technical degree) or 1-2 years of experience in software engineering.

• A minimum of 6 years in product management or software engineering with a track record of delivering software in agile settings.

• Proficient in reading code, evaluating architecture, and engaging in technical discussions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with AI/ML products, defense/government technology, or classified environments (SIPR/NIPR).

• Background in startups, particularly in navigating the phases of scalability and automation.

• Experience with platform products, including technical interfaces (APIs, SDKs) as well as traditional web applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Unlimited PTO.

• Opportunities for advancement to Principal Product Manager or within the Management Track.