Product Manager

Product Manager

ERT is seeking a Product Manager (PM) to lead program-level product strategy and backlog management for the modernization of AWIPS (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System) into a cloud-native, microservices-based enterprise platform.

The Product Manager is responsible for defining the program vision, roadmap, and features that align with business objectives, mission priorities, and stakeholder needs. Working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, the PM partners with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), System Architects, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-value cloud capabilities.

This role requires both strategic product leadership and technical fluency in cloud, DevSecOps, and large-scale system modernization.

Key Responsibilities

Program Backlog Ownership & Vision

• Own and prioritize the Program Backlog of features and enablers.
• Define and communicate the vision, roadmap, and release strategy for the ART.
• Translate business needs, mission goals, and technical requirements into actionable features.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaboration with Agile Teams

Delivery & Value Realization

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Required Skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent.

Location

This position supports work at NOAA's Silver Spring and College Park, MD facilities and may be performed remotely with 0-25% travel.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $62,000 - 275,000 / year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

Benefits

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.