Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Company Description
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com - 1st consumer background checking system of its kind, and ClarityIQ a high-tech/high-touch investigative case management system.
MISSION
We're on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions
VALUE
In order to achieve our team, exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission http://www.ekentech.com/core-values
- People Focused: We are client focused and results-driven.
- Growth Minded: We believe in collaborative learning and industry best practices to deliver excellence.
- Fact Finders: We are passionate investigators for discovery and truth.
- Community Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about.
IMPACT
As a small agile company, we seek high performers who relish in the idea that their effort will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Product Manager to lead the development and scaling of the PowerBAK platform as we expand into enterprise-level government contracts. In this role, you will own the product roadmap, manage sprint execution, and serve as the primary bridge between business leadership, engineering, compliance, and public sector stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary owner of the PowerBAK product roadmap, ensuring features align with enterprise B2G contract requirements.
- Define and document detailed requirements for the investigator portal, candidate portal, and agency administrative dashboard.
- Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, and retrospectives in coordination with engineering and design teams.
- Translate CJIS, POST, and state-specific government requirements into clear, build-ready product specifications.
- Partner with security and compliance consultants to embed CJIS, NIST, and SOC 2 considerations into product architecture from inception.
- Coordinate integration strategy across third-party APIs including criminal records, MVR, credit checks, employment verification, and state DMV systems.
- Ensure product commitments align with RFP responses and executed government contracts.
- Track and report on key product performance metrics, including time-to-hire, investigator productivity, and agency adoption rates.
- Conduct competitive analysis against public safety and background investigation platforms to inform differentiation strategy.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to prioritize features that support enterprise growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- 3 to 7 years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in GovTech, B2G, or B2B, Fintech, RegTech, or compliance-driven environments.
- Working knowledge of CJIS Security Policy, FedRAMP, or comparable regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience managing distributed engineering teams in a remote environment.
- Strong written communication skills, including drafting PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Hands-on experience with sprint management tools such as Jira or Linear and design collaboration platforms such as Figma.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced team startup environment with evolving priorities.
Soft Skills
- Leadership: Ability to drive clarity and direction across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Skilled at balancing long-term platform architecture with immediate contract requirements.
- Communication: Able to translate complex compliance and technical concepts into clear business language.
- Accountability: Takes full ownership of roadmap execution and delivery outcomes.
Nice to Have
- Experience in law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice technology platforms.
- Familiarity with background investigation workflows.
- Experience with API-first product architectures and third-party data integrations.
- Prior experience supporting small business or government contractors.
Additional Information
- Remote, U.S.-based, Full-Time Contract (W-2 or 1099), conversion to FTE based on performance
- Availability required during CST business hours
- Health, Vision, and Dental (if converted to FTE)
- PTO and Flex Time (if converted to FTE)
We look forward to receiving your application. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.