Raft
Technical Product Manager
Raft, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.Who we are:Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in Reston, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.We’re looking for an experienced
Technical Product Manager
to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.About the role:Raft is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Product Manager with a strong background in data management and a passion for driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data management principles, technologies, and best practices. You should be able to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and user stories. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.What we are looking for:5+ years of hands-on product development/product management experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of computer science and software development lifecycles, including a working knowledge of programmingAn "Agilista" who ensures all contractual deliverables are executed accurately and on timeProduct road mapping skillsCloud services knowledge and experienceGitOps experienceJira experienceWritten and oral technical approach experienceHighly preferred:Strong background in data management, including data governance, data integration, data quality, and data analytics.Familiarity with data management technologies and tools such as data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance frameworks.Experience working with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience working in agile teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience in the defense or government sector is a plus.Clearance Requirements:Active Top Secret security clearanceWork Type:Hybrid (San Antonio, TX)May require up to 10% travelWhat we will offer you:Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchUnlimited PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.Our Customer Obsession:We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.How do we get there?Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.Raft’s core philosophy is
Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are . We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper-collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Technical Product Manager
to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.About the role:Raft is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Product Manager with a strong background in data management and a passion for driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data management principles, technologies, and best practices. You should be able to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and user stories. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.What we are looking for:5+ years of hands-on product development/product management experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of computer science and software development lifecycles, including a working knowledge of programmingAn "Agilista" who ensures all contractual deliverables are executed accurately and on timeProduct road mapping skillsCloud services knowledge and experienceGitOps experienceJira experienceWritten and oral technical approach experienceHighly preferred:Strong background in data management, including data governance, data integration, data quality, and data analytics.Familiarity with data management technologies and tools such as data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance frameworks.Experience working with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience working in agile teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience in the defense or government sector is a plus.Clearance Requirements:Active Top Secret security clearanceWork Type:Hybrid (San Antonio, TX)May require up to 10% travelWhat we will offer you:Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchUnlimited PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.Our Customer Obsession:We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.How do we get there?Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.Raft’s core philosophy is
Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are . We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper-collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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