Senior Product Manager - Virtualization

CTC Group•Fort Meade, MD

3d•$170,000 - $195,000

About The Position

CTC Group is seeking a Senior Product Manager specializing in virtualization to lead the development and delivery of virtualization and containerization capabilities supporting Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO). The role focuses on product strategy, technical roadmaps, and Agile execution, partnering with engineering teams and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure cyber mission solutions. The Product Manager defines product strategies, roadmaps, and priorities for virtualization and containerization platforms; translates operational requirements into prioritized features and user stories; and coordinates with product, release, Scrum, and engineering teams on Program Increment execution and technical dependencies. The role also works with USCYBERCOM, NSA, military Services, Combatant Commands, and other mission stakeholders to gather requirements and align capability delivery. The position partners with engineers and architects to develop and improve virtualized and containerized environments, including VMware and Kubernetes-based solutions. It develops product requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and release priorities; facilitates technical exchanges, operational working groups, and Agile planning; monitors delivery and resolves implementation obstacles; mentors junior Product Managers; and drives continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph; the polygraph must be current and completed within the past 7 years.
Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, subject to applicable education/experience substitutions.
HS diploma/GED or associate degree with 16 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree with 12 years, or a master's degree with 10 years.
Significant experience with virtualization and containerization technologies in enterprise software or systems development environments.
Experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and virtual machine deployment, orchestration, and management.
Knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and supporting services such as Keycloak, MinIO, and Vault.
Experience managing technical product roadmaps, Agile backlogs, and SAFe development activities using Jira and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or government cyber mission programs.
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
MBA or related advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain product strategies, roadmaps, and priorities for virtualization and containerization platforms supporting cyber mission requirements.
Lead product backlog refinement, translating operational requirements into prioritized features, capabilities, and actionable user stories.
Coordinate with Product Managers, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and engineering teams to support Program Increment (PI) execution and manage technical dependencies.
Collaborate with USCYBERCOM, NSA, military Services, Combatant Commands, and other mission stakeholders to gather requirements and align capability delivery.
Partner with engineers and architects to develop and enhance virtualized and containerized environments, including VMware and Kubernetes-based solutions.
Develop product requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and release priorities for enterprise-scale virtualization capabilities.
Facilitate technical exchange meetings, operational working groups, and Agile planning sessions to coordinate development activities and address technical challenges.
Monitor product delivery, resolve implementation obstacles, mentor junior Product Managers, and drive continuous improvements across the product lifecycle.