Position Title: Technical Product Manager Location: Portland, OregonWork Arrangement: On-SitePosition SummaryWe are seeking a technical Product Manager with strong depth and experience driving product strategy, definition, and delivery for complex defense-related systems and technologies. This role is responsible for leading product lifecycle activities from concept development through launch, with a focus on translating mission needs and customer requirements into clear product capabilities and engineering priorities.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of engineering understanding, product intuition, cross-functional leadership, and customer engagement skills. You will partner closely with engineering, program management, operations, and business development to shape product direction, define requirements, support execution, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact technical products. This role requires strategic thinking, system-level reasoning, and the ability to navigate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving environment.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:Product Ownership - Own product capability through all phases of development
- Align product strategy by bridging user voice and functional capability
- Define product value propositions, technical differentiation, and market positioning
- Own outcomes from trade studies, representing both end user and engineering strategic value
Requirements Development & Systems Thinking- Experience in creating detailed product requirements
- Facilitate requirement decomposition across engineering disciplines
- Maintain Documentation in JIRA and/or requirements systems
Product Lifecycle- Lead concept 12 prototype 12 development 12 test 12 launch
- Support verification, validation, operational assessment, and sustainment
- Establish lifecycle gates, quality criteria, and performance metrics
Cross-Functional Leadership & Program Execution- Partner with engineering, program management and operations.
- Fluency in building and maintaining milestones
- Experience resolving early escalation of risk
- Drive and facilitate technical and operational decision-making
Customer Engagement & Mission Understanding- Engage with DoD customers, operators, analysts, and mission leads
- Support technical reviews, requirement scoping, and customer discovery
- Capture user feedback for roadmap evolution
Product Validation & Sustainment- Oversee testing, field assessments, prototype integration
- Key stakeholder in product readiness and phase gate acceptance
Required Skills/Qualifications:- 5-10+ years technical product management or related engineering role.
- Strong technical foundations (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems).
- Skilled in writing clear requirements and product documentation.
- Experience with Project Management Tools MS Project and JIRA
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to navigate and structure organizational roles/responsibilities.
- Highly accountable individual with ability to work through conflicted objectives
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:- Experience in defense systems, autonomous systems, or regulated industries.
- Experience with user research, mission analysis, or proposal development.
- Systems engineering or Agile-related certifications.
- PMP or Project Management Certifications
- Scrum or Agile Certifications
Education: - Bachelors degree in engineering or science. Electrical, Software, Mechanical or related technical field.
Clearance Level Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.
Export Control / ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms
Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Travel Required:Travel as needed (
Working Conditions:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:Our benefits are DZYNEed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
Some Final Notes The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand overtime as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
Pay Range: $140,000 - $160,000 per hour
