Product Manager - Virtualization

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Product Managers specializing in Virtualization to lead the development and delivery of virtualization and containerization capabilities supporting Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO). This role focuses on product strategy, technical roadmaps, and Agile execution, working closely with engineering teams and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure cyber mission solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product strategies, roadmaps, and priorities for virtualization and containerization platforms supporting cyber mission requirements.
• Lead product backlog refinement, translating operational requirements into prioritized features, capabilities, and actionable user stories.
• Coordinate with Product Managers, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and engineering teams to support Program Increment (PI) execution and manage technical dependencies.
• Collaborate with USCYBERCOM, NSA, military Services, Combatant Commands, and other mission stakeholders to gather requirements and align capability delivery.
• Partner with engineers and architects to develop and enhance virtualized and containerized environments, including VMware and Kubernetes-based solutions.
• Develop product requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and release priorities for enterprise-scale virtualization capabilities.
• Facilitate technical exchange meetings, operational working groups, and Agile planning sessions to coordinate development activities and address technical challenges.
• Monitor product delivery, resolve implementation obstacles, and mentor junior Product Managers while driving continuous improvements across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance (polygraph must be current and completed within the past 7 years).
• Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, subject to applicable education/experience substitutions.
• Significant experience with virtualization and containerization technologies in enterprise software or systems development environments.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and virtual machine deployment, orchestration, and management.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and supporting services such as Keycloak, MinIO, and Vault.
• Experience managing technical product roadmaps, Agile backlogs, and SAFe development activities using Jira and Confluence.
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or government cyber mission programs preferred.
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) preferred. MBA or related advanced degree is a plus.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 16 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience

Pay Information

The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.

The estimated salary range for this position is $170,000 - $195,000.

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Why CTC Group?

We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.