Alaska Workstream Product Owner Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and a health savings账户

Disability coverage

EAP

Parental leave and PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Alaska Workstream Product Owner Manager to join a leader in Aerospace & Defense. You will own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for modernization workstreams supporting aviation solutions in Alaska, partnering with FAA leaders, local operators, and agile delivery teams to translate stakeholder needs into executable priorities.

The role requires a deep understanding of aviation systems, communications technologies, and delivering infrastructure in a challenging

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 12 years of relevant experience including supervisory or management roles
• Experience in product ownership, systems engineering, or aviation program management
• Proven knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
• Strong background in aviation systems and communications technologies
• Familiarity with Alaska aviation challenges

Responsibilities

• Manage the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for aviation solutions in Alaska
• Serve as the Product Owner for the modernization workstream
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable user stories and features
• Collaborate with FAA leaders and local operators to define project priorities
• Support deployment of aviation infrastructure and communications solutions specific to Alaska
• Lead Agile teams in backlog refinement and sprint planning
• Ensure compliance with FAA safety standards and cybersecurity frameworks

Skills

Product ownership

Agile (Scrum/SAFe)

Aviation systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Alaska Workstream Product Owner Manager to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for a modernization workstream supporting aviation solutions in Alaska. You will partner closely with FAA leaders, local operators, and Agile delivery teams to translate stakeholder needs into executable priorities and features. The position also requires a strong understanding of aviation systems, communications technologies, and the operational realities of delivering infrastructure in a challenging environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $135,000 – $216,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for aviation solutions in Alaska
• Serve as the Product Owner for the modernization workstream
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable user stories and features
• Collaborate with FAA leaders and local operators to define project priorities
• Support deployment of aviation infrastructure and communications solutions specific to Alaska
• Lead Agile teams in backlog refinement and sprint planning
• Ensure compliance with FAA safety standards and cybersecurity frameworks

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 12 years of relevant experience, including supervisory or management roles
• Experience in product ownership, systems engineering, or aviation program management
• Proven knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
• Strong background in aviation systems and communications technologies
• Familiarity with unique aviation challenges in Alaska

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and a health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave and paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid holidays

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.