Principal Product Manager, Applications

About OnebriefOnebrief is collaboration and AI-powered workflow software designed specifically for military staffs. By transforming this work, Onebrief makes the staff as a whole superhuman - meaning faster, smarter, and more efficient. We take ownership, seek excellence, and play to win with the seriousness and camaraderie of an Olympic team. Onebrief operates as an all-remote company, though many of our employees work alongside our customers at military commands around the world. Founded in 2019 by a group of experienced planners, today, Onebrief’s team spans veterans from all forces and global organizations, and technologists from leading-edge software companies. We’ve raised $123m+ from top-tier investors, including Battery Ventures, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, and Human Capital, and today, Onebrief is valued at $1.1B. With this continued growth, Onebrief is able to make an impact where it matters most. Principal Product Manager, ApplicationsRole OverviewThis is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution for Onebrief’s core application. You will oversee and coordinate our persona-based teams (Commander, Collaborator, and Creator), as well as any emerging front-end focused teams, ensuring seamless user experiences, coherent workflows, and consistent product quality across the entire application layer. Candidates who have lived in both worlds – the military environment and high-scale collaboration SaaS (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft 365/Teams/Loop, Atlassian Confluence, Figma, Miro)-will be especially competitive. This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, cross-team orchestration, and hands-on product management expertise, with a focus on high-impact outcomes for diverse end-users in complex, high-stakes environments. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & VisionDefine, communicate, and align team to a unified product vision and strategy for all application teams, aligning their roadmaps to company-level objectives and user needsSet and drive cross-team priorities, ensuring that Commander, Collaborator, and Creator products deliver a seamless, integrated experience for all user personasPartner with executive leadership, platform and AI teams, and other stakeholders to shape the long-term direction of application products, balancing near-term delivery with long-term innovationCross-Team Coordination & OversightLead the coordination of strategic initiatives, roadmap planning, and execution across application teams, identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies and bottlenecksEnsure clean integration of application features with shared platform services (e.g., data models, UI libraries, real-time sync), with clear interfaces and reuse of core componentsEstablish and run mechanisms for alignment, such as product councils, shared planning rituals, and transparent decision-making frameworksProduct Excellence & ExecutionSet high standards for UX, quality, reliability, and performance across all application surfacesUse user research, analytics, and feedback loops to inform priorities, guide iteration, and measure impactEnsure that each application team (Commander, Collaborator, Creator) delivers on its charter:Commander: High-fidelity, actionable brief outputs and approval flows tailored for senior decision-makersCreator: Powerful, flexible tools for authoring complex plans and content, enabling rapid iteration and high-quality outputsCollaborator: Robust systems for feedback, tasking, comments, permissions, and provenance, supporting safe and efficient multi-user collaborationStakeholder EngagementChampion the voice of the user, grounded in a deep understanding of customer workflows and mission-critical needsServe as the primary point of contact for application-layer product strategy, representing application team needs and priorities to executive leadership and the broader organizationBuild strong partnerships with engineering, design, customer success, and go-to-market teams to ensure successful delivery and adoptionTalent Development & Team LeadershipLead and mentor application Product Managers, providing coaching, context, and support to enable high performance and growthHelp shape the application product management organization, contributing to hiring, onboarding, and best practices for distributed, cross-functional teamsRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in product management, including significant leadership of multiple product teams or large-scale, cross-functional initiativesExperience building or operating at-scale collaborative productivity platforms (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft 365/Teams, Atlassian, Slack, Figma, Miro, Notion, Dropbox, Coda, Airtable, Smartsheet, etc.)Prior experience in defense, government, or other regulated industries where trust, security, and reliability are paramountDeep understanding of modern product development practices, including user-centered design and data-driven decision-makingTrack record of strategic leadership: defining vision, setting priorities, and driving alignment across multiple teamsDemonstrated success shipping and scaling complex B2B/SaaS productsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to translate complex product and technical concepts to diverse audiencesExperience working with platform teams and shared services, ensuring robust interfaces and minimizing duplication of effortHigh degree of ownership, intellectual honesty, and a bias for action; thrives in ambiguity and drives clarity and resultsU. S. citizenship and ability to work with sensitive or classified customer dataLocation: RemoteCompensation: $250k - $285k salary with significant equityReports into: Devesh SenapatiAdditional Benefits:Flexible Work Environment: Remote work with flexible hours and unlimited PTO. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan to secure your future. Parental Leave: 8 weeks at 100% regardless of state. Company Retreats: Annual company summit trips. Home Office Budget: $1,000 per year for home office improvements. Apply To This Job