Software Product Management Lead

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

📋 Description

• Establish and uphold the product vision, strategy, and roadmap that aligns with organizational objectives and user requirements.

• Oversee backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and the refinement of user stories.

• Create precise, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specifications.

• Conduct interviews with stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and lead requirement-gathering sessions.

• Encourage collaboration across engineering, UX, QA, security, and operations teams.

• Manage the product lifecycle from initial concept through delivery and ongoing enhancements.

• Evaluate user feedback, operational metrics, and mission needs to realign product priorities.

• Ensure that product decisions are informed by data and consistent with enterprise goals.

• Assist in release planning, roadmap presentations, and high-level product briefings for executives.

• Maintain comprehensive product documentation, decision logs, and tracking artifacts for features.

• Advocate for Agile best practices and foster continuous improvement across product teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active Secret clearance is required, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline is necessary.

• At least 10 years of experience in product management, software development leadership, or Agile delivery roles is required.

• Proven experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and user-centric features.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and leading cross-functional teams is essential.

• Experience in collaborating with technical teams to convert user needs into actionable stories.

• Strong grasp of Agile product delivery, backlog management, and sprint planning is necessary.

• Knowledge of software development processes, technical requirements, and system dependencies is needed.

• Familiarity with ITIL practices and their integration with product operations is required.

• An understanding of user experience considerations and mission-driven feature prioritization is essential.

• ITIL v4 Foundation certification is mandatory.

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification is required.

• Experience assisting product management in federal or enterprise settings is preferred.

• Proficiency in using Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms is preferred.

• Familiarity with data-driven decision-making frameworks for product prioritization is preferred.

• PMP or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is preferred.

• Additional certifications in product management or Agile leadership are preferred.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences are necessary.

• Excellent analytical and prioritization skills are required.

• Ability to achieve consensus among diverse stakeholder groups is essential.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are required.

• Ability to guide product direction in a dynamic mission environment is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer policies.

• Pay transparency protections are in place.

• Resume and personal information will be considered for this position and related opportunities through subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners.