Job Information
VES, LLC Senior Product Owner/Technical Project Manager in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Position Overview
VES, LLC is seeking a results-driven
Senior Product Owner / Technical Project Manager
to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of
command and control (C2) software for ground vehicles and user interface systems for unmanned platforms
. This role combines product ownership with strong project management responsibility, ensuring that complex software systems are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with operational requirements.
A key aspect of this role is driving the
transition of internally developed software into deployable, market-ready products
. The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end delivery while supporting
product commercialization efforts
, including aligning development with market needs, enabling adoption, and coordinating with business stakeholders to position solutions for broader use.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning and execution for software development efforts, including scope, schedule, resources, and risk management.
- Assist in prioritizing the product backlog , ensuring alignment with project milestones, delivery timelines, and commercialization objectives .
- Develop and maintain project roadmaps, release plans, and delivery schedules that support both technical delivery and product rollout.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, UX, business development, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption.
- Track progress against milestones and provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and technical challenges , including those impacting product deployment and adoption.
- Assist the technical lead and CTO in translating operational and customer needs into actionable requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria .
- Oversee integration and testing efforts, ensuring software performs effectively within ground vehicle and unmanned system environments .
- Drive the productization and commercialization of the software , including coordination of release readiness, stakeholder alignment, and deployment planning.
- Support go-to-market activities by aligning product capabilities with customer needs, contributing to product positioning, and enabling successful fielding of solutions.
- Manage stakeholder expectations across technical, operational, and business teams.
- Support proposal efforts, program reviews, and customer engagements related to product offerings and delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
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