Product Manager

M9 Solutions is seeking a Product Manager to work hybrid remote/on-siteon a government contract for a client located inWashington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in driving the success of the client's mission critical software products.
• 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 individuals.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington, DC.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 6 - 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 4 - 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• 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 the client's product optimization and growth.
• 2 - 4+ years of experience in agile software product delivery, preferably in a management position.
• Experience in client stakeholder management, preferably in a 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.
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Effective Team Communication
  • Product Management
  • Jira
  • AWS Cost Management
  • Product Vision
  • 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
  • Atlassian Confluence Management
  • Systems Development Life Cycle
  
  
  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 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.