Technical Product / Program Manager

Spear AI is hiring several Technical Product / Program Managers to support an Intelligence Community (IC) mission customer. Each hire owns a specific AI or software product end to end, from mission requirement to delivered, adopted capability, working alongside Spear AI engineers and government stakeholders.

This is a PM role first. You won't write production code. But you need to understand the code, the architecture, and the trade-offs well enough to make the call yourself, aligned to commander's intent, without escalating or pulling in outside technical help. Priorities shift fast here and the ownership is real.

Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation’s security. As we expand, we’re building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work. We operate with a flat organizational structure that empowers every team member to make an impact, collaborate directly with leadership, and contribute to projects that matter. Whether you’re joining our Hardware, Software, or Services division, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to excellence and advancing the capabilities that keep our nation safe and secure.

Spear AI builds sonobuoy sensors that are deployed into the water and collect edge data. We also work with the U.S. Navy to collect and process their SONAR data. You’ll have an opportunity to work on real-world projects that directly impact warfighter capabilities and mission success.

• 4+ years of product, program, or project management on software efforts, with decisions and outcomes you can speak to directly

• A track record of sound trade-off decisions made independently in ambiguous environments

• Agile delivery practice and tooling (Jira, GitLab, or similar)

• Clear communication with both engineers and non-technical government stakeholders

• Working understanding of system architecture, APIs, data flows, cloud services, and deployment basics

• Demonstrated ability to learn new AI platforms, frameworks, and integrations quickly, including agentic AI tooling

• Experience managing AI/ML or LLM-based products

• Delivering software in classified environments, including RMF/ATO

• Active CI Polygraph from DIA or NSA

• Military or Intelligence Community experience

• PMP, CSPO, CSM, or equivalent

• AWS: Bedrock and related services

• Microsoft Azure: Azure AI Foundry and related services

• Palantir: Foundry, Gotham, AIP, Maven Smart System (MSS)

• Reads code in at least one modern language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Go) and follow a pull request

• Prior experience as a software engineer before moving into product or program management

• Agentic AI frameworks: LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, MCPEqual Opportunity