Shift5 builds a protocol-agnostic hardware and software OT cybersecurity platform that captures onboard serial-bus data, delivers edge intrusion detection, firmware attestation, and predictive maintenance for military and commercial fleets.
<h2><strong>About Shift5</strong></h2> <p data-path-to-node="3">Shift5 is building the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We deliver cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance capabilities that enable defense and commercial fleets to operate with greater readiness, resilience, and mission assurance.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4">We are seeking a <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="17">Senior Product Manager </strong>to join our growing Product Engineering team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to define what Shift5 builds and why to solve complex problems through our data pipeline, integration, and SDK products. You will report to our Head of Product, operating in a collaborative environment with engineers, program managers, and forward-deployed teams to conceive, implement, and drive adoption of major features. You’ll be a key driver of the Shift5 development process and an owner of high-impact products that literally save lives.</p> <h2><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Product Strategy & Vision:</strong> Define what Shift5 will build and why, developing product strategies, roadmaps, and delivery timelines for on-vehicle and off-vehicle data pipelines, APIs, and SDKs to steer engineering investments.</li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Feature Ownership & Execution:</strong> Own the on-time, on-budget shipping of product value. Draft clear, complete, and concise problem statements and collaborate closely with engineers to design and execute solutions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cross-Functional Signal Synthesis:</strong> Gather signal from across forward-deployed teams, synthesizing insights into product direction, expansion, and continuous feature improvement.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Developer & Field Collaboration:</strong> Interface directly with Field Engineers and 3rd-party developers to iterate on data pipeline, API, and SDK designs, occasionally traveling to customer sites (estimated 3–4 times per year) for integration support.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Product Demos & Value Delivery:</strong> Build and present product demos to both internal and external stakeholders to showcase how product features drive concrete operational outcomes.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Documentation & Direct Product Use:</strong> Write and maintain comprehensive product documentation informed by regular, hands-on use of your portfolio of products.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="8">What Success Looks Like</h2> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">High-Impact Delivery:</strong> You reliably ship high-impact, value-driven data pipeline and integration products on time and on budget that empower customers to run smarter, safer fleets.</li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">End-to-End Ownership:</strong> You confidently steer product lifecycles from scratch, from gathering signal and drafting problem statements to design, rollout, and direct product evaluation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Collaborative Impact:</strong> You partner effectively across engineering, program management, and forward-deployed teams, acting as a trusted product leader and strategic guide.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Adaptability:</strong> You efficiently multitask and accommodate changing priorities on demand to meet the dynamic needs of a scaling company in a fast-paced environment.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="10">What We’re Looking For</h2> <h3 data-path-to-node="10">Required:</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Product Experience:</strong> 3+ years of product management experience building technical products tailored for engineer users.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Background:</strong> 3+ years of data integration engineering experience utilizing a major programming language (Python, GoLang, Rust, Java).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">0-to-1 Product Building:</strong> Proven experience building data integration products from scratch, including requirements gathering, design, planning, and implementation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Foundations:</strong> Deep understanding of data modeling, API design, and writing clear technical documentation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Communication & Mindset:</strong> Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with an outcome-focused ownership mentality.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Location Requirements:</strong> Ability to work at our Rosslyn, Virginia HQ at least 3 days per week, with occasional travel to customer sites (estimated 3–4 times per year).</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="12">Preferred:</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Clearance & Citizenship:</strong> U.S. citizenship and an active