Technical Product Manager

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeing a Technical Product Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in product ownership, technical product management, or program/project management delivering software or AI-driven solutions
Proven ability to define product vision, roadmap, and detailed use cases aligned to business and mission objectives
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), including leading sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and sprint reviews
Hands-on experience managing backlogs, epics, and user stories using Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts (AI/ML, APIs, cloud systems) into clear, actionable product requirements
Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating dependencies across engineering, data, and business stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management skills, including requirements gathering, prioritization, and executive-level communication and reporting
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from ideation through deployment and sustainment
Experience tracking delivery progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of product milestones
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and modern application architectures, including APIs and containerized environments
Proven ability to define success metrics, support testing/validation, and oversee release planning and quality assurance

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
Experience working on AI/ML or generative AI products, including exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or RAG-based solutions
Familiarity with integrating AI solutions into enterprise systems, data platforms, and APIs
Experience in defense, government, or other high-security/regulatory environments
Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
Strong facilitation skills for backlog grooming, prioritization workshops, and stakeholder reviews
Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployment environments
Basic understanding of AI/ML or generative AI products, including exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or RAG-based solutions

Responsibilities

Define product vision, roadmap, and detailed use cases aligned to business and mission objectives.
Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and sprint reviews using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Manage backlogs, epics, and user stories using Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
Translate complex technical concepts (AI/ML, APIs, cloud systems) into clear, actionable product requirements.
Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate dependencies across engineering, data, and business stakeholders.
Gather requirements, prioritize, and provide executive-level communication and reporting.
Oversee the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from ideation through deployment and sustainment.
Track delivery progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of product milestones.
Define success metrics, support testing/validation, and oversee release planning and quality assurance.