PRODUCT MANAGER

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BILLET DESCRIPTION

The Product Manager serves as the strategic and operational lead for software product development within the Marine Coders team. This billet is responsible for identifying and prioritizing operational needs, translating them into actionable product requirements, and guiding cross-functional teams through the delivery of effective, user-centered software solutions in support of the warfighter.

Product Managers define product vision, manage roadmaps, and ensure alignment between Marine Corps operational challenges and technical efforts. They serve as the connective tissue between stakeholders, developers, designers, and end users—ensuring that each product delivered by the team is focused, mission-relevant, and built to enhance operational effectiveness.

This role requires strong operational awareness, technical fluency, and communication skills, as well as the ability to lead in a dynamic, distributed, and often asynchronous team environment. Product Managers must be comfortable operating in ambiguity and making informed decisions based on user feedback, strategic guidance, and tactical realities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Define product goals, roadmaps, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and users
  • Translate operational needs into clear, prioritized user stories and technical requirements
  • Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
  • Coordinate closely with developers, UX researchers, designers, and data analysts to ensure cohesive product delivery
  • Gather and synthesize user feedback to inform product direction and ongoing iteration
  • Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders, both technical and operational
  • Manage scope, timelines, and prioritization to ensure delivery of mission-relevant outcomes
  • Maintain awareness of Marine Corps modernization efforts and digital priorities to inform product strategy

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience leading software or digital product development efforts using agile or lean methodologies
  • Strong skills in requirements gathering, user story writing, and backlog management
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Trello, GitHub Projects, or similar platforms
  • Understanding of software development processes, technical architecture, and design constraints
  • Experience working directly with military end users or in support of operational units
  • Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in resource-constrained environments