Product Manager

This is a contingent position expected to be located in St. Paul, MN.

This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance and the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.

The Product Manager is responsible for the success of the product by maximizing the output of the development team within a scrum framework. They are responsible for ordering backlog, clearly expressing the product backlog items, ordering the items to best achieve goals, optimizing the value of the work the team performs. The Product Manager will lead collaboration, facilitate sprint activities, and create and communicate requirements artifacts that translate business needs into executable requirements.

They work closely with business stakeholders, product/project managers, and technical teams to understand, analyze, refine, prioritize, and communicate needs to ensure full understanding of project scope, objectives, and requirements.

• Develop and implement product strategies consistent with required product capabilities using Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning technologies.
• Conduct market research to identify technology trends.
• Create and manage product roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery of product milestones.
• Communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders, including clients, team members, end-users and leadership.
• Monitor and analyze product performance, using data to drive decision-making and improvements.
• Assure customer satisfaction through continuous engagement and confidence building.
• Manage and curate product features and backlog.
• Estimate resource requirement, acquire it effectively and manage efficiently.
• Provide project updates to stakeholders as per demand and requirement.
• Create and maintain detailed product documentation.
• Prepare ‘go-to-market’ content and assist with the development of sales collateral for the solutions/products under your control.
• Undertake risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Ensure project delivery is on time, as per scope and within the allocated budget.

• Experience working within Agile Software Development frameworks and teams to include Scrum.
• Experience with product management to include roadmap and feature development.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent education / experience.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Active DoD secret clearance or capability to achieve a clearance.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• Experience working with products that incorporate AI/ML technologies.
• Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience Cloud computing infrastructure or development (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience using the Atlassian suite tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).

Hybrid work environment. In person collaboration is required to support engagement with the program/project team. In addition to in-office days, employees have the flexibility to telework (with supervisor approval) on designated days or as needed, provided that they adhere to established communication protocols and fulfill their work responsibilities effectively. Additionally, travel may be required 1-2 times per month to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive…