Raft
Defense
SeniorProgram/ProductManager
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“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.
Drive clarity; Make defensible decisions
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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