The OpportunityOn our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving delivery and execution across Fortreum's Kovr AI Platform-our AI-native compliance automation solution. As a Program Manager, you will bridge engineering, product, delivery, and business teams, owning end-to-end project plans that keep complex technical initiatives on track. You will translate product roadmaps into executable delivery schedules, manage risk and dependencies across cross-functional workstreams, and ensure our AI solutions are delivered on time and to the standard our federal and enterprise customers expect. This is a hands-on, PM opportunity to build the product management function from the ground up inside a fast-moving startup-within-a-company environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesSpecifically, you would be responsible for:
- Own end-to-end execution of technical project plans, translating product roadmaps into scheduled, resourced delivery milestones
- Coordinate cross-functionally across Engineering, Sales, Delivery and the Program Management Office (PMO) to keep initiatives moving and unblock dependencies
- Establish and run core project management processes (status reporting, sprint/iteration planning, risk registers) appropriate for a fast-scaling AI startup
- Translate complex technical concepts-system architecture, APIs, AI/ML capabilities-for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Track and report on project health, timelines, and delivery commitments across concurrent workstreams
- Coordinate customer success and onboarding activities tied to product releases and deployments
- Identify and mitigate delivery risks across cloud, AI/ML, and compliance-related workstreams
- Drive continuous improvement of project management tooling, processes, and team rituals in coordination with the PMO
- Support planning and execution to ensure products meet both technical excellence standards and market needs
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Strong technical background in AI/ML with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on architecture, APIs, and system design
- A strong advocate for customer needs, with demonstrated experience in the creation of Product Feature Requests
- Demonstrated experience managing technical projects or programs from planning through delivery
- Demonstrated experience working with an account team to identify risks and escalation paths, and in identifying areas for growth and expansion
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Experience with SaaS products and developer-focused tools
- Experience with agile development methodologies and project/product analytics tools such as Jira and Linear
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Local and able to go onsite in DC metro area to include MD/VA
Preferred Skills- Previous experience managing the deployment of a software product within air-gapped environments
- Understanding of AI model deployment, scalability, and infrastructure challenges
- Previous experience as a first or early technical program/project management hire at a startup
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53/171, FedRAMP, CMMC) and related artifacts (SSPs, POA&Ms)
Posted Salary Range$155,000 - $180,000 annual salary
What Fortreum OffersWe offer a competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plan with a 4% match, company paid short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, company paid AD&D and life insurance, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, access to over 30,000 free online training courses, personal cell phone allowance, new hire and annual home office stipend, spot awards and eleven paid holidays.
