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Defense UnicornsProduct Manager
Defense Unicorns is seeking a remote Product Manager to join its team and take ownership of real-world products that impact national security and open-source software. Reporting…
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Defense Unicorns is seeking a remote Product Manager to join its team and take ownership of real-world products that impact national security and open-source software. Reporting to the Director of Product, this position involves overseeing tooling and pipelines that support UDS application packaging and core software deliverables. Defense Unicorns streamlines software delivery for defense and civil agencies across the United States government, helping mission owners address critical challenges through secure,…
Job Description
Defense Unicorns is seeking a remote Product Manager to join its team and take ownership of real-world products that impact national security and open-source software. Reporting to the Director of Product, this position involves overseeing tooling and pipelines that support UDS application packaging and core software deliverables. Defense Unicorns streamlines software delivery for defense and civil agencies across the United States government, helping mission owners address critical challenges through secure, cloud-native solutions.
The ideal candidate will balance customer needs, business strategy, and technical priorities within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include guiding product vision, managing engineering outcomes, engaging with open-source communities, and aligning Growth and Delivery teams. The role requires navigating Agile development principles and facilitating technical discussions with engineering and design teams.
Compensation for this remote position ranges from $170,850 to $231,150 USD annually, determined by candidate experience and national benchmarking data. Defense Unicorns provides a comprehensive benefits package including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, stock options, flexible time off, and learning reimbursements.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and foster open-source communities tied to company projects
- Own the product vision end-to-end for both paid and open-source customer segments
- Manage expectations and delivery outcomes for assigned engineers
- Communicate vision and objectives clearly across all levels of the organization
- Balance customer, business, and technical priorities under resource constraints
- Synthesize external customer requests into an internal product roadmap
- Align Growth and Delivery teams on roadmap items, value propositions, and customer pricing
- Manage updates and use task, information, and code management tools such as GitHub, Notion, Hubspot, and Google Workspace
- Adapt product strategy and roadmaps to meet company business objectives
- Engage with customers directly and collaborate with engineering and design teams on technical trade-offs
Requirements
- Passion for the intersection of business, open-source software, and national security
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment
- Experience managing, updating, and using task, code, and information management tools
- Familiarity with Agile software development principles
- Comfort leading customer-facing engagements and technical conversations with engineering and design
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and their underlying tools
- Knowledge of core Kubernetes concepts including images, Helm charts, and related technologies
- Analytical skills to leverage data and metrics for decision-making
- Experience establishing a clear product roadmap and value proposition for prospective buyers
- Familiarity with monetization models for open-source software
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision health insurance premiums
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company stock options
- Home office budget
- Flexible Time Off plus federal holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year
- Paid parental leave
- Reimbursement for approved training, subscriptions, travel, lodging, and conference fees
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is designated as remote within the United States.
What is the salary range for this job?
The salary range for candidates located in the United States is $170,850 to $231,150 USD, determined by experience using national benchmarking data.
What are the primary duties of the Product Manager?
The Product Manager oversees tooling and pipelines supporting UDS application packaging, manages product vision end-to-end, fosters open-source communities, and aligns roadmap priorities with engineering and business goals.
What benefits are included?
Benefits include fully covered health insurance premiums, a 401(k) plan, stock options, a home office budget, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and learning and conference reimbursements.
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