Technical Product Manager

Title:

Technical Product Manager

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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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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

Desired:

• 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 Compensation:  $152,000 - $191,000 in California

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR Benefits 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K p