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Fortress Information Security · 1 day ago

Senior Product Manager - Department of War

Greater Orlando

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Fortress Information Security is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product strategy for the Department of War. The role involves defining the long-term vision for capabilities that enhance military readiness and improve decision-making across defense environments, while collaborating with various teams to deliver compliant and high-quality products.

ComputerCyber SecurityNetwork SecurityRisk ManagementSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the product vision and roadmap for capabilities supporting Department of War, ensuring alignment with operational needs and evolving defense priorities

Convert user insights, field requirements, and program objectives into clear product direction and measurable outcomes

Partner with engineering, design, and data teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality products optimized for mission use

Oversee the product lifecycle to ensure ongoing reliability, sustainment, and continuous improvement across mission-critical capabilities

Define success metrics, analyze performance, and refine product decisions based on data, user feedback, and mission impact

Communicate progress and strategic recommendations to executives and government stakeholders while representing the voice of military users across the organization

Qualification

Product managementDoD mission understandingTechnical fluencyAnalytical skillsAgile methodologiesAI/ML experienceData-driven approachCompliance frameworksCustomer insights gatheringJiraMongoDBPostgresAha!Leadership abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of product management (or equivalent) experience, ideally with complex enterprise or government-facing products

Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach

Excellent leadership and communication abilities, with experience influencing cross-functional teams

Ability to understand DoD mission needs, acquisition processes, and technical requirements. Includes familiarity with FAR/DFARS, compliance frameworks (NIST, CMMC), program offices, and how federal contract vehicles operate

Technical fluency (APIs, AI/ML, data models, architecture, scaling) and comfort working closely with engineering

Customer-obsessed approach with experience gathering insights through interviews, research, and usability testing, especially with high-stakes user groups

Familiarity with agile/lean methodologies and modern product development practices

Active clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (required)

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, supply chain, business administration or equivalent professional work experience required

Preferred

Prior experience working within federal, defense, or high-growth technology environments

Experience with AI/ML features, data-driven products, or platform ecosystems

Experience with Jira, Looker, MongoDB, Postgres, Aha!, etc

Previous startup-scale or high-growth company experience

Benefits

Remote and Hybrid working environment

Competitive pay structure

Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families

Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Access to thousands of Learning & Development courses that range from mental health and wellbeing, stress, and time management to an array of technical and business-related courses

We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Employee Referral Programs

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