Product Manager - Bigbear.ai

Overview:

BigBear.ai is seeking a Product Manger to be part of our team. As a Product Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our client’s mission critical software products. You will be responsible for defining and communicating a clear product vision, creating and managing product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient product development and delivery in a Cloud environment. Your expertise in agile backlog management, user research, data-driven decision-making, risk and dependency management, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data are essential for driving our client’s product optimization and growth.

The position will require you to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington D.C.

What you will do:

• Define and communicate a clear product vision for our client’s software products, aligning with user needs and business objectives

• Create and manage product roadmaps that reflect both innovation and growth strategies

• Partner with a government product owner and lead a product team of 7-8 FTEs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development and delivery

• Work closely with software development teams to ensure successful product releases in secure Government Cloud environments, primarily AWS

• Monitor and track key product metrics to drive product optimization and growth

• Utilize user research and feedback to refine product features and user experience

• Proficiently manage backlogs, including Epic, Feature, and User Story development and refinement

• Leverage tools such as Confluence and Jira to facilitate efficient product management

• Manage risks and dependencies effectively in a software development context

• Engage in stakeholder management and influence team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data-driven insights

What you need to have:

• Must maintain an active TS-SCI clearance  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2-4 years of experience in agile software product delivery, preferably in a management position

• Experience in client stakeholder management, preferably in software delivery role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies

• Familiarity with Cloud environments, particularly AWS

• Proficiency in Confluence and Jira

• Experience with the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite

• Expertise in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement

What we'd like you to have:

• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle

• Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Cloud-based software environment

• Familiarity and experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Strong track record of successfully managing and delivering valuable software products

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

• Knowledge of user research methodologies and the ability to derive actionable insights

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and metrics to make informed product decisions

• Proficiency in additional project management and collaboration tools

• A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

• Expertise in risk and dependency management in a software development context 

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience influencing team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data

• Cloud budgeting and forecasting experience

• Relevant certifications 

About BigBear.ai:

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.