Product Manager

Summary

Join Ditto's Federal Team as a Product Manager specializing in defense solutions. This pivotal role involves collaborating with U.S. military clients to understand mission requirements and translate them into actionable product strategies. You will balance custom solutions with Ditto's product roadmap, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from conception to deployment. This position requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with frequent travel, including international trips. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years of Product Management experience are required, as is the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Ditto offers competitive salaries, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Product Manager
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and system architecture
• Demonstrated experience creating, managing, and prioritizing product roadmaps
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills capable of effectively engaging diverse stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including extended and international trips
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

• Engage closely with defense-focused federal clients, end users, and internal stakeholders to deeply understand military mission requirements and translate them into clear, actionable product strategies
• Balance custom defense solutions with Ditto’s overarching product roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment and integration into the core platform
• Identify and execute strategic opportunities to prototype and rapidly iterate using Ditto’s existing capabilities, and evaluate when dedicated defense product initiatives or teams are necessary
• Oversee the full lifecycle of defense products, including conception, prototyping, integration, deployment, and iterative feedback
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, sales, and senior leadership to maintain unified strategic direction and clarity
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including military personnel and executive leadership
• Manage expectations, prioritize effectively, and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality defense solutions
• Continuously seek enhancements in product efficiency, scalability, and maintainability, explicitly avoiding a drift into a services-driven model

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing Secret or Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• Experience with defense-oriented software systems, including Command & Control (C2), autonomy platforms, or Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK)
• Background in edge computing, distributed systems, or synchronization software
• Familiarity or direct collaboration with U.S. military branches (USAF, Navy, Special Operations Command)
• Passion for or prior experience working in defense and government sectors

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) plan