Raft

Defense

SeniorProgram/ProductManager

$145–195k ~AI est. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Program / Product Manager at Raft. Skills: Product strategy, Roadmap development, User stories, Cross-functional collaboration, Army C2 modernization, Data flow, Software delivery. Own program health end-to-end. Manage delivery execution”

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Drive clarity; Make defensible decisions

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizenship, Work within continental U.S., On-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Up to 35% travel, Active Secret clearance, Eligible for Top Secret clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years program management, 5+ years project management, 5+ years product management, Software delivery experience, Direct U.S. Army background, STEM degree or equivalent, Active Secret clearance

Nice to Have

Prior Army acquisition experience, Familiarity with Army Acquisition Corps processes, Familiarity with PPBE, Familiarity with major acquisition milestones, Hands-on familiarity with CPE C3N, Hands-on familiarity with PEO C3N, Hands-on familiarity with PEO C3T, Hands-on familiarity with Army Futures Command, Hands-on familiarity with DEVCOM C5ISR, Experience with C2Now programs, Experience with NGC2 programs, Experience with IBCS programs, Experience with JADC2-related programs, Experience with Army command and control modernization, Understanding of Army tactical data environments, Understanding of Army enterprise data environments, Experience with Common Operating Picture systems, Experience with data fabrics, Experience with edge-to-enterprise data architectures, Background in competitive team environments, Background in military service, Background in high-commitment leadership roles, Experience shaping follow-on contract work, Experience winning follow-on contract work, Contribute to proposals, Participate in customer capture strategies, Willing to obtain Top Secret clearance

What You'll Do.

Own program health end-to-end

Manage delivery execution

Manage contract performance

Serve as primary interface

Build customer relationships

Lead software development team

Ensure sprint execution

Align sprints to deliverables

Align sprints to requirements

Align sprints to roadmap

Translate operational requirements

Translate mission needs

Create clear product direction

Bridge gap for warfighters

Bridge gap for program offices

Identify follow-on opportunities

Shape follow-on opportunities

Support contract modifications

Contribute to RFI/RFP responses

Navigate Army acquisition processes

Manage deliverable reviews

Manage contract execution requirements

Develop program artifacts

Maintain program artifacts

Create status reports

Create risk registers

Create executive briefing materials

Represent Raft on-site

Understand Army culture

Understand Army operating environment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional software team; Army program stakeholders; Raft executive leadership; Business development teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Engage senior stakeholders; Engage program offices; Engage contracting officers; Executive briefing

Process & Methodology

Agile, Roadmap planning, Risk management

Full Job Description

This is a U. S. based position. All of the programs we support require U. S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U. S. This is a U. S. based position. All of the programs we support require U. S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U. S. Who We Are Raft builds data and AI platforms that power mission-critical decisions for the U. S. Department of War. As the Army accelerates its command and control modernization effort through the C2Now initiative under CPE C3N at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Raft is positioned as a key technology partner delivering its Raft Data Platform ([R]DP) at enterprise scale across Army divisions and corps. About The Role As a Senior Program/Product Manager supporting Raft's Army portfolio, you will own the full health of a large, fast-moving program from delivery execution to customer relationship management to long-term growth. This is a high-visibility role that places you at the intersection of Raft's product capabilities and the Army's most pressing data and command and control modernization priorities. You will lead a cross-functional software development team, serve as the primary interface with Army program stakeholders, and ensure Raft delivers on its contractual and mission commitments with excellence. This is not a passive coordination role. You will be expected to drive outcomes, navigate organizational complexity within the Army acquisition ecosystem, and operate with the same ownership mindset you would bring to running your own program. You will work directly with Raft's executive leadership and have meaningful influence over how the program evolves. If you have Army DNA, understand how data flows in a tactical and enterprise C2 environment, and know what it takes to deliver software at the pace the Army needs, this role was built for you. What You’ll Do Own program health end-to-end: delivery execution, contract perfo

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