Product Manager

Product Manager

Salary: $160-170K

Role Description

An active Top-Secret Clearance is a pre-requisite for consideration.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Role Requirements

• Minimum education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
• Part time or full time: Full Time
• Vaccination required: Yes
• Flexibility option: High Co-Location
• Required professional and vendor certifications: None
  
  

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
  
  

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.