Senior Product Manager
McLean, VA
Corporate – Technology & IT Operations /
Regular /
Remote
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1084
Job Title: Senior Product Manager
Location: Remote to HQ Mclean, VA
Salary Range: $87,500 - $162,500
Required Certification(s):
•None required, though certifications in Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe), Product Management (Pragmatic, AIPMM), or AI/ML (Google Cloud AI/ML, AWS Machine Learning Specialty) are strongly preferred.
SUMMARY
Agile Defense Labs is the innovation engine powering the future of AI-driven digital transformation for federal missions. Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, government service delivery, and mission acceleration, Labs prototypes and scales emerging capabilities across cybersecurity, data fabric, automation, and AI agent ecosystems. Agile Labs partners with CSPs, non-traditionals, primes, open-source communities, and government stakeholders to accelerate secure AI adoption through solutions that are modular, interoperable, and impact-driven.
The Senior Product Manager (SPM) plays a critical leadership role within Agile Defense Labs, reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer. This position serves as the connective tissue across engineering, AI/automation delivery teams, product sales, and customer stakeholders. The SPM will drive execution across cross-functional teams, align priorities, and ensure the delivery of scalable AI and automation solutions that meet mission needs. This role is deeply embedded in agile methodologies, AI-first product thinking, and automation-led service delivery.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Team Coordination & Progress Tracking
•Oversee backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.
•Monitor project tickets and ensure alignment with sprint objectives via tools such as Jira.
•Identify and proactively remove delivery blockers.
•Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
•Act as a key liaison between internal engineering/product teams and external stakeholders from across the company
•Maintain a communication crosswalk and lead syncs to ensure shared understanding of goals and progress.
•Capture and integrate stakeholder feedback into iterative product planning.
•Release Management & Documentation
•Own the release lifecycle—planning, testing coordination, approvals, and deployment communications.
•Ensure documentation in Confluence and Sharepoint is current, comprehensive, and accessible (e.g., technical specs, user guides, retrospectives).
•Process Improvement & Best Practices
•Analyze and optimize workflows to increase delivery efficiency.
•Lead adoption of AI/ML-enhanced tooling for backlog prioritization, sprint analytics, and test automation.
•Coach and train teams on agile best practices and automation frameworks that integrate AI.
•Strategic Delivery
•Translate AI/automation strategies into executable roadmaps.
•Support the CPO in aligning product initiatives with broader company OKRs, and Labs vision.
•Measure success via clear KPIs—team velocity, defect rates, documentation quality, stakeholder satisfaction.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
•This role provides strong matrixed leadership across product pods and scrum teams. Mentors associate product owners and across Agile Labs. Acts as a delegate to the Chief Product Officer in technical program meetings and sprint reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
•None required, though certifications in Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe), Product Management (Pragmatic, AIPMM), or AI/ML (Google Cloud AI/ML, AWS Machine Learning Specialty) are strongly preferred.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
•8+ years of experience in product or program management, with 3+ years leading AI, data science, or automation-driven teams.
•Direct experience working in or alongside government or defense innovation environments is highly desirable.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
•Proven track record of delivering complex AI-enabled products from concept to deployment.
•Deep understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and ability to tailor to hybrid government R&D environments.
•Strong proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, GitHub Projects, and cloud-native DevSecOps platforms.
•Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at translating technical complexity into stakeholder-aligned goals.
•Experience driving cross-functional coordination across engineering, sales, and leadership.
•Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, model lifecycle management, and AI integration with automation pipelines.
Preferred Skills
•Experience with Google Cloud AI/ML stack, AWS and Bedrock AI/ML Tools, and Microsoft Azure/Open AI Services.
•Knowledge of federal compliance environments (FedRAMP, ATO, IL5/6, NIST 800 series).
•Exposure to AI agent orchestration platforms, low-code/no-code workflow engines, and intelligent ticket routing solutions.
•Experience documenting processes and improving DevSecOps workflows in classified environments.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
•Fast paced fun environment
Strength Demands
•Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
•Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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