[Remote] Product Manager - Mission Agents
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter adversaries. They are seeking a Product Manager for their Mission Agents team to define user interactions with software systems and drive product direction based on real-world data and user needs.ResponsibilitiesSynthesize signal into directionDefine how agents behaveImprove output qualityOwn product direction end-to-endWork directly with usersTranslate mission signal into product directionPartner with engineeringDrive alignment in ambiguous situationsSkillsStrong product judgment. You consistently identify the right problems and make sound prioritization decisionsAbility to separate signal from noise. You form independent, defensible opinions from incomplete and conflicting inputsExperience with complex systems or platforms. You've worked on products where behavior emerges from underlying primitivesExperience operating under real constraints. You've shipped products where security, infrastructure, or deployment realities shaped decisionsHigh ownership and bias toward action. You take responsibility for outcomes and push work through to completionTechnical fluency. You can engage with engineers and understand system constraints and tradeoffsClear, direct communication. You can articulate decisions, tradeoffs, and reasoning in a way others can act onExperience working with operational or mission-driven usersExperience with LLM-based systemsExperience with product analytics (e.g., SQL)Experience rapidly prototyping ideas (Figma, AI coding tools, etc.)Exposure to constrained or high-security environmentsActive Security clearance (or ability to obtain one) and willingness to travel onsiteBenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurance100% remote first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full time employees have WeWork accessUnlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedulesLifestyle stipends - Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend and family planning assistanceSalary top-up during military reserve dutyFully paid parental leaveChild and pet care reimbursement during travelCompany OverviewVannevar builds new defense capabilities for modern conflict. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.vannevarlabs.com.