Vice President of Product Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +30 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and take charge of the strategy for how Nava's Product practice integrates AI, including spotting opportunities, initiating pilot projects, scaling successful practices, and embedding AI-informed workflows throughout product teams.

• Articulate Nava's perspective on AI in government product delivery, focusing on the evolution of product competency as AI merges product, design, and engineering.

• Define the development and governance of AI products and services within regulated public-sector settings.

• Keep the practice at the cutting edge of modern product team dynamics, converting emerging methodologies into repeatable capabilities.

• Own the product strategy for capabilities and solutions that set Nava apart from its competitors.

• Establish the direction for the go-to-market strategy for Nava's offerings, driving decisions and ensuring accountability throughout the process.

• Supervise efforts to achieve product-market fit for new offerings and reusable assets.

• Determine areas where the practice should invest to enhance its expertise, methodologies, and capabilities.

• Convert delivery insights into opportunities and strengthen Nava's competitive positioning.

• Provide product expertise to identify growth opportunities, including organic expansion and formal procurements.

• Identify and assign subject matter experts from the Product practice to support business development proposals.

• Ensure teams implement Nava's cross-functional delivery model to create modern, user-centered products that yield strong outcomes for clients.

• Collaborate with portfolio VPs/directors and program managers in Program Delivery to guarantee seamless delivery and effective staffing across contracts.

• Act as a senior escalation point for any concerns regarding product management performance and delivery.

• Establish the standards of excellence, career advancement, and leveling for product management and policy strategy at Nava.

• Lead Product Directors who manage day-to-day operations, mentoring, staffing, and development within the practice.

• Take responsibility for retention, engagement, performance, and cultivating a healthy leadership pipeline.

• Promote a culture of ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with the Chief Delivery Officer and executive leadership on product strategy and the practice's direction.

• Build trustworthy relationships with senior client stakeholders where product leadership is essential.

• Represent Nava as a credible authority on product delivery and AI in government settings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in product management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing product leaders (not just individual contributors).

• Proven experience leading a large team or department, including hiring, staffing, performance management, and career development.

• Successful track record in establishing product-market fit and shaping go-to-market strategies for new products and platforms.

• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern product management practices.

• Demonstrated leadership in AI within a product organization, including setting and executing AI strategy, scaling AI workflows across various product teams, and developing AI products.

• Experience in digital services, software delivery, or government modernization initiatives.

• Background in leading billable or client-deployed personnel in a professional services context.

• Experience working with federal, state, and/or local government programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.

• Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.

• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge.

• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year in addition to your regular PTO.

• Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.

• Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, along with weekly meals delivered to your home.

• Wellness program — a comprehensive platform offering physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.

• Virtual care — access doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.

• Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.

• 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.

• Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility tailored to your schedule and responsibilities.

• Home office setup — company laptop and setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.

• Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.

• Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help enhance your professional skills.

• Development opportunities — access to LinkedIn Learning and an annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications.

• Referral bonus — receive rewards when you refer talented individuals who join the Nava team.

• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.

• Supportive culture — a collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.