Product Manager

Overview

BigBear.ai are seeking a mission-driven Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of mission-critical software products in a secure, cloud-based environment. You will define and communicate a compelling product vision, manage product roadmaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and impactful product delivery. Your ability to manage backlogs, engage stakeholders, and make data-informed decisions will directly influence the success of our client's digital transformation efforts.

What you will do

• Define and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with user needs, business goals, and mission objectives
• Create and manage product roadmaps that balance innovation, technical feasibility, and stakeholder priorities using tools like Jira and Confluence
• Lead a product team of 7-8 FTEs in partnership with a government product owner, ensuring alignment with Agile best practices and Agile Scrum methodologies
• Manage and refine the product backlog, including Epics, Features, and User Stories, to ensure clarity, prioritization, and readiness for development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including engineering, design, and operations-to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery in AWS Cloud environments
• Monitor and analyze key product metrics to drive continuous improvement, optimization, and growth
• Conduct and apply user research to inform product decisions and enhance user experience
• Manage risks and dependencies across teams and systems, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place
• Engage in stakeholder management, building strong relationships and influencing through data-driven insights and a compelling product narrative
• Support change management efforts and ensure alignment with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Contribute to cloud budgeting and forecasting efforts, particularly within AWS Cost Management frameworks
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Agile product management

What you need to have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance or be eligible for such clearance
• 2-4 years of experience in agile software product delivery, preferably in a leadership or management role
• Experience in stakeholder management, particularly in software delivery environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and the Microsoft 365 suite
• Familiarity with cloud environments, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Expertise in product backlog management, including Epic, Feature, and User Story development and refinement

What we'd like you to have

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Proven success managing and delivering software products in cloud-based environments
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working with cross-functional Agile teams
• Knowledge of user research methodologies and the ability to derive actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to inform product decisions
• Experience with cloud budgeting, forecasting, and risk/dependency management
• Relevant certifications in product management, Agile, or cloud technologies

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 and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.