Product Lead

BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client's end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency's organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments.

BDR is seeking a Product Lead to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual's home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US Citizenship with a Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.Occasional travel may be required on a quarterly basis. Occasional travel may be required on quarterly basis

(Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)

Role Overview
The Product Lead is responsible for providing direct support, management, and oversight of a specific work area, functional area, project, or sub-product(s) within a software development Product Line. Their primary responsibility is to develop a comprehensive understanding of their product/project's scope, schedule, cost, risks, and stakeholders in order to serve as its chief subject expert matter, execution lead, and provide expert advice to their respective customer and clients.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and oversee software development and sustainment for a specific product or technology solution, including serving as the main liaison between VA product line managers, business customers, and third-party software developers
• Track, analyze, and coordinate multiple, complex development projects using principles and guidelines of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) methodologies.
• Analyze IT and business operating environment, processes, activities, and customer need to identify risks and deficiencies, define requirements, and offer solutions for improving processes and overall performance.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the system(s) and represent the VA product team.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management, organization, and communication plan.
• Recommend proactive solutions and analysis of alternatives to VA Product Managers
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints.
• Represent the VA Product Manager in meetings that they cannot attend and speak to issues on their behalf.
• Coordinate and track action items assigned to the Product Manager and drive them to closure on their behalf.
• Develop executive-level responses to external data calls and information requests.
• Conduct research on problem areas and special topics
• Coordinate with and delegate tasks to the PMO Support Team
• Perform basic tasks including response to data calls, development of executive communication, schedule management, and risk management.
• Translate technical information from disparate sources into executive-level communications.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project
• Management project requirements, elaborations, and Release Readiness
• Create, update, and maintain documentation in document repositories as required.
• Maintain knowledge of VA rules and regulations
• Facilitate executive-level virtual meetings; prepare meeting agenda, capture meeting minutes, and track outcomes and action items.
• Work proactively and independently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Plan, monitor, and control relevant tasks outlined in the contract and statement of work.
• Function as part of an integrated team sharing products, best practices, and information across the portfolio.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or related scientific/technical discipline
• 10 years with the bachelor's degree, 18 years without the bachelor's degree
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience in a PMO environment
• Experience in the use of Jira or other Agile reporting and development tools
• Experience in Agile development and rapid delivery of capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with brevity and clarity.
• Experience working in a consulting environment and understanding of client/customer relations.
• Expert command of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Ability to work under pressure, coordinate multiple assignments at once, and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• High attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Jira, GitHub, or comparable DevOps tools
• Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, i.e., Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams
• MS SharePoint, including basic administration and configuration

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• SAFe/Agile Certification/PMP
• Experience working as a federal contractor or employee.
• Understanding of the Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
• Ability to manage Accreditation Packages such as ISO/IEC 15026-2
• Knowledge of end-to-end systems, particularly with excellent industry knowledge and expertise (infrastructure systems)
• Experience with release management, configuration management, quality control, and/or performance testing support
• Experience managing/facilitating reviews of Kanban boards.

In addition, U.S Citizenship is required. Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

BDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
 

About the Company:
BDR Solutions LLC

Industry:
Computer/IT Services

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000