Head of Products - Remote

Product Manager

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Product Manager to lead the development, release and sustainment of our products through the definition of roadmaps and features based on customer requirements and internal business objectives. Representing both internal and external customers, the Product Manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams and business leaders to realize the delivery of our products and serve as the Product Owner from cradle to grave.

The Product Manager role is based out of Jessup, MD and has high visibility across Liquid Robotics senior leadership. The Product Manager will lead the execution of product development programs that respond to national security threats through the use of autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) platforms.

Act as the customer advocate for both internal and external customers; Create program plans using MS Project, develop product requirements, estimate product costs, and establish a product release cycle.

Identify, manage, and track product program cost, schedule, and deliverables including cross functional interdependencies, risks, issues and opportunities (RIO) and be directly responsible for the release of Liquid Robotics products.

Responsible for product program planning, monitoring and execution with cross‑functional teams that are geographically distributed between our Hawaii and Washington D.C. area offices and remote staff and partner organizations.

Collaborate with marketing and business development teams for product development releases.

Manage multiple concurrent product development programs.

Use data‑driven decisions and Key Performance Metrics to monitor and control the execution of product programs.

S. in Engineering or Computer Science

Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects using multiple methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and rolling wave planning.

Strong organization and problem‑solving skills that include the ability to respond to changing needs and shifting priorities.

Familiarity with agile methodologies used for product development and project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).

Must be US Person, capable of obtaining a security clearance if needed

Experience with product development and delivery to DoD customers.

Experience using EVM, SAFe Agile and other techniques for measuring program performance.

PMI/PMP Certification

Active security clearance.

With partners, they address challenges facing defense, Oil & Gas, commercial and science customers by making ocean data collections and communications easier safer and in real‑time. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

#