Program/Product Manager

Overview

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This is a U.S.-based position. All programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Raft is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. We serve public agencies and other customers, building digital solutions that impact the lives of Americans.

About the role: As a Program / Product Manager, you will take complete ownership of program health—balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success. You will lead a fast-moving software development team, ensuring contract deliverables are met while navigating evolving priorities and customer needs. This role thrives in ambiguity, and you will wear multiple hats across program, project, and product management while bridging technical teams and customer stakeholders.

Your day will blend guiding Agile software development cycles, engaging directly with DoD stakeholders to grow customer intimacy, and adapting to shifting requirements to keep the team on track. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic leadership to ensure program success. While deep technical expertise is not required, strong technical acumen and the ability to learn the product deeply are critical to effectiveness.

Additionally, you will drive future opportunities—collaborating on RFI/RFP responses, shaping long-term strategic initiatives, and positioning the team for sustained success. This role is adaptable, proactive, and requires ownership of all aspects of program execution.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of program health—balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success.
  
• Lead a fast-moving software development team; ensure contract deliverables are met while navigating evolving priorities and customer needs.
  
• Guide Agile software development cycles; engage with DoD stakeholders to grow customer intimacy; adapt to shifting requirements to keep the team on track.
  
• Manage product roadmaps; oversee delivery execution; provide strategic leadership to ensure program success.
  
• Develop a deep understanding of the product and communicate technical concepts effectively with technical teams and customers.
  
• Collaborate on RFI/RFP responses; shape long-term strategic initiatives; position the team for sustained success.
  
• Own all aspects of program execution; be adaptable, proactive, and ready to take ownership.
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on Agile software development
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and drive clarity where needed
  
• Proven leadership in software development teams, ensuring execution and alignment with customer needs
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with senior DoD stakeholders
  
• Ability to balance execution and strategy, ensuring both day-to-day success and long-term growth
  
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, product roadmapping, and program execution
  
• STEM degree or equivalent technical acumen—must be able to understand and communicate technical concepts
  

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with DoD customers
  
• Track record of managing program financials, including P&L ownership
  
• Agile certification(s)
  
• Experience in a software factory environment
  
• Familiarity with ATO and RMF processes
  

Clearance requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
  

Work type

• Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
  
• May require up to 25% travel
  

Salary Range

• $140,000 - $180,000
  
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
  

What we will offer you

• Highly competitive salary
  
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  
• 401(k) and company match
  
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
  
• Education & training benefits
  
• Generous Referral Bonuses
  
• And More!
  

Our Vision and Culture

Our vision is to bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.

Our customer obsession is to approach every deliverable like a product, adopting a customer-obsessed mindset. As we grow, teams should treat each other as customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset to scale and ensure Rafters interact effectively with clients and product teams.

How do we get there? Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We want to innovate and solve complex problems so future generations live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world. Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We Are. We celebrate diversity and collaboration and foster a hyper-collaborative environment where each team member adds unique value.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing
  
• Industries: Software Development
  

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