Our client is a leading technology company transforming Defense Acquisition through data, automation, and artificial intelligence. Their flagship platform provides AI-enabled applications and world-class data to empower defense and national security organizations with faster, more informed decision-making capabilities.
As the company continues to expand its AI-driven capabilities, they are seeking a customer-obsessed AI / ML Product Mana ger to lead the development and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning features within their flagship platform. This individual contributor role will own the AI / ML roadmap, driving strategy, execution, and delivery of intelligent solutions that enhance decision-making across the defense ecosystem
What YOU get to DO at this growing company
- Define and communica te the AI / ML product strategy and roadmap aligned with company goals, customer needs, and market trends.
 - Identify and prio ritize high-impact opport unities where AI / ML can automate manual processes, enhance decision-making, and deliver predictive insights.
 - C onduct user r esearch to understand customer pain points and validate use cases where AI / ML capabilities create measurable value.
 - Develop de tailed Product Requirements Documents (P RDs), user stories, and success metrics for AI / ML features.
 - Collaborate closel y with data science, AI / ML engineering, and product design teams to translate technical capabilities into intuitive, user-friendly solutions.
 - Partner with sales and marketing te ams to articulate the value prop osition of AI / ML features to customers and support go-to-market efforts.
 - C onduct competitive and market a nalysis to inform positioning, differentiation, and roadmap prioritization.
 - Balance tradeoffs between innovation speed, technical feasibility, cost, and risk while ensuring seamless integration of AI / ML capabilities into existing workflows.
 - Monitor post-launch performance and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven insights and user feedback.
 - Ch ampion AI lea dership within the Defense sector by identifying emerging trends and strategic opportunities.
 
What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role :
U.S. Citizenship is required5+ years of product managemen t experience, with at least 3 years focused on AI / ML or data-driven products.Proven success launching AI / ML-enabled products or features in production environments.Strong understan ding of the machine learning developme nt lifecycle, including data preparation, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.Excellent ability t o translate complex techni cal concepts into actionable business value and clear product requirements.Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, data science, design, and customer engagement teams.Strategic thi nker with a customer-f irst mindset and strong value orientation.Exceptional communication and present ation skills across all levels of the organization.Bachelor s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Preferred Qualifications :
Active U.S. Security Clearance, or ability to obtain one with sponsorship.Experience in or e xposure to the Department o f Defense (DoD) or related national security environments.Experie nce working in startup or entrepreneurial settings.Fa miliarity with Value Pro posi tion Canvas or Busine ss Model Canvas frameworks.Advanced degree in a business or technical discipline.