Technical Product Manager (Software)

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored healthcare

Generous time off

Equity

401k and Roth 401k

Learning & Development

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Senior/Staff Product Manager – Technical to bridge product vision and technical execution for defense-focused space mission products. You will translate user needs into detailed requirements, collaborate with engineers, and ensure alignment with US Space Force and other USG customers.

You will own the backlog, define workflows, and communicate progress to executives. A strong technical background and ability to work with external customers are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management or technical product ownership.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Ability to visualize and communicate complex data and workflows.
• Proven experience working directly with external customers and earning trust.
• Technical background (CS/Engineering) and US citizenship or clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and translate user needs into detailed product specs.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, cyber, legal and finance to align on business needs.
• Partner with customers and engineers to shape feature scope and prioritization.
• Engage with US Government customers to align expectations and roadmap.
• Create and track success metrics, document backlogs, and communicate updates to leadership.

Skills

Product management

Agile/Scrum

Technical background

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cloud architectures

Docker/Kubernetes

Web applications

Job description

• You will work directly with the US Space Force and other USG customers to define requirements and drive strategic capability development. You will also work cross-functionally across engineering, cyber, legal, and finance to ensure the product meets both external and internal business needs
• You will own the implementation strategy, translating user needs into detailed product requirements, working closely with engineers to deliver capabilities that meet user needs. Your ability to think like a user while speaking the language of developers will be key to your success
• Partner with customers, business development, and engineers to define product functionality, shaping scope where requirements are thin or evolving, and prioritize features based on business goals and technical feasibility
• Engage directly with the US Government to align expectations, continually solicit feedback, and earn trust to partner with the customer to guide the roadmap
• Own scope trade-offs between product vision and delivery capacity, making prioritization calls when needed
• Create clear, actionable requirements, epics, and other specifications that guide engineering execution
• Map and document user workflows, data flows, and system dependencies to ensure a full-stack understanding of product behavior
• Define and track success metrics, gathering feedback and iterating quickly to improve outcomes
• Partner with technical program management and engineering leadership to keep the backlog aligned to current priorities
• Provide transparent, concise program updates to executives and partners with clarity and technical precision through documentation, dashboards, and presentations

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Sponsored Healthcare: We’ve got you covered! Our comprehensive healthcare package is fully sponsored, ensuring you and your loved ones stay healthy and worry-free, so you can focus on shaping the future of space security.
• Generous Time Off: We believe in working hard and recharging fully. Our generous vacation policy gives you the flexibility to take the time you need to relax, explore, and come back energized to take on new challenges.
• Equity: Own an equity stake in True Anomaly as you build something transformative. With equity options, you’re not just working for True Anomaly; you’re an owner. As an essential part of our growth and future success, we want you to share in the upside potential!
• 401k and Roth 401k options: Plan for tomorrow with our 401K and Roth 401K options that put you in control of your financial future.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Your growth fuels our innovation. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and training to expand your skills, spark new ideas, and advance your career with us.

We’re looking for a Senior/Staff Product Manager – Technical who can bridge the gap between product vision and technical execution. This role requires a candidate with a strong technical foundation—particularly in the space domain—and a deep understanding of data flows, user workflows, and how these intersect to create scalable, defense mission productsExperience delivering against competitive, milestone/demo-based government contracts (down-selects, phased prototype OTAs, etc.)Experience writing technical documentation, PRDs, or system specifications6+ years of product management or technical product ownership experienceFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum development practicesAbility to visualize and communicate complex data and user workflowsProven experience working directly with external customers and earning trust with peersTechnical background (e.g., degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant work experience)U.S. CitizenExperience working with cloud-deployed architectures, containerized software, web-based applications, developer tools, and data productsExcellent communication skills—both written and verbalBackground in systems engineering or technical program managementKnowledge of the ATO process and NIST Risk Management FrameworkKnowledge of the US Space Force’s approach to Battle Management and associated doctrinesHands-on experience with cloud deployments, containerized software, web applications, or similar platforms/infrastructure/applicationsExperience working on space-related programs (e.g., Battle Management, SDA, satellite operations, RPO training, or electronic warfare)Active or eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance