Product Manager

As a Product Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our client’s mission critical software products. You will be responsible for defining and communicating a clear product vision, creating and managing product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient product development and delivery in a Cloud environment. Your expertise in agile backlog management, user research, data-driven decision-making, risk and dependency management, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data are essential for driving our client’s product optimization and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a clear product vision for our client’s software products, aligning with user needs and business objectives. 
• Create and manage product roadmaps that reflect both innovation and growth strategies. 
• Partner with a government product owner and lead a product team of 7-8 FTEs. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development and delivery. 
• Work closely with software development teams to ensure successful product releases in secure Government Cloud environments, primarily AWS. 
• Monitor and track key product metrics to drive product optimization and growth. 
• Utilize user research and feedback to refine product features and user experience. 
• Proficiently manage backlogs, including Epic, Feature, and User Story development and refinement. 
• Leverage tools such as Confluence and Jira to facilitate efficient product management. 
• Manage risks and dependencies effectively in a software development context. 
• Engage in stakeholder management and influence team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data-driven insights. 

• TS-SCI clearance 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 
• 2-4 years of experience in agile software product delivery, preferably in a management position. 
• Experience in client stakeholder management, preferably in software delivery role. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication and presentation skills. 
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies. 
• Familiarity with Cloud environments, particularly AWS. 
• Proficiency in Confluence and Jira. 
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite. 
• Expertise in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement. 
• Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington D.C.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle. 
• Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field. 
• Previous experience in a similar role within a Cloud-based software environment. 
• Familiarity and experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). 
• Strong track record of successfully managing and delivering valuable software products. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. 
• Knowledge of user research methodologies and the ability to derive actionable insights. 
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and metrics to make informed product decisions. 
• Proficiency in additional project management and collaboration tools. 
• A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies. 
• Expertise in risk and dependency management in a software development context. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience influencing team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data. 
• Cloud budgeting and forecasting experience. 
• Relevant certifications.

Skills:

• Stakeholder Management  
• Effective Team Communication  
• Product Management  
• Atlassian Confluence  
• JIRA  
• AWS Cost Management  
• Product Vision  
• System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)  
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)  
• Agile Software Development  
• User Research  
• Change and Risk Management  
• Dependency Management  
• Product Road Mapping  
• Agile Scrum  
• Product Backlog Management  
• Product Roadmap Management  
• Agile Product Management