Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 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
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.
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.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
🌐 WHO WE ARE
KENTECH Consulting, Inc. is a premier U.S.-based background investigation solutions firm and licensed Private Detective Agency. Our team of investigative experts blends cutting-edge technology with industry insight to deliver fast, accurate, and comprehensive reports.
With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today’s business environment.
With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today’s business environment.
🔎 WHAT WE DO
We offer customized background screening solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries.
Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods.
With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods.
With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
🌟 OUR VISION
To help the world make clear and informed decisions.
🎯 OUR MISSION
To deliver fast, accurate, and secure background investigations on a global scale—supporting safer hiring decisions and stronger communities.
🚀 CAREERS AT KENTECH
We’re building a team of remarkable individuals who are:
✅ Critical thinkers and problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
✅ Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
✅ Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
✅ Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
✅ Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
✅ Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
✅ Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
✅ Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
✅ Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
💼 WHO THRIVES HERE?
- People who never back down from a tough challenge
- Professionals who bring their best every day—and uplift others around them
- Individuals who value purpose, performance, and a good laugh
- Teammates who want to shape the future of digital security and identification
- You, if you're reading this and thinking: “This sounds like my kind of place.”
🎉 YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
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