Principal Product Owner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define and express the long-term vision and goals for the product, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.

• Establish the product vision, strategy, an outcome-focused roadmap, and maintain the product backlog.

• Craft engaging product narratives for diverse audiences, including senior executives.

• Facilitate discussions and meetings with team members and stakeholders.

• Tailor communication methods for senior and executive-level audiences within the Department of the Air Force.

• Make prompt and informed decisions regarding product features, scope, and priorities.

• Identify team challenges and opportunities, driving towards effective resolutions.

• Lead and influence a balanced cross-functional team in daily operations.

• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and the product vision.

• Document operational requirements and user experiences.

• Develop detailed user stories complete with acceptance criteria.

• Advocate for user-centered design principles both internally and with customers.

• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and development teams to ensure needs are reflected in the product backlog.

• Convey complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and effectively persuade senior stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Product Management.

• Strong comprehension of Agile development methodologies.

• Solid understanding of Lean Product Management principles.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proven experience in leading products from conceptualization to market launch.

• Familiarity with user-centered design, concept and usability testing, and various research methodologies.

• Experience in stakeholder management, effective communication, and presentation skills.

• Background in collaborating within a balanced team to build, measure, and learn.

• Experience thriving in a rapid and iterative development environment.

• Ability to balance customer and user feedback to develop appealing solutions.

• Knowledge of trends in US Air Force digital services and emerging technologies (preferred).

• Experience contributing to product decisions through user research, customer development, and iterative feedback loops (preferred).

• Experience in designing and/or developing full-service applications (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements when feasible.

• Income protection benefits.

• Resources for professional growth.

• Comprehensive benefits package.