POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Product Owner to lead and support the development of high-impact, user-focused digital products. The ideal candidate is strategic, collaborative, and analytical with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will play a pivotal role in translating business objectives into actionable product roadmaps and driving cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
The successful candidate will bring a blend of IT experience, business acumen, project leadership, and product strategy to help guide organization-wide improvements and system optimizations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Public Trust Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience managing large-scale projects or programs.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and software development life cycles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a product owner role in an Agile environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile Certification: Scrum Master (CSM, ACSM, or CSP-SM).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with system engineering life cycles, architectural frameworks, and solution delivery processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with federal government agencies (e.g., FDA, NIH, HHS).
• Product Owner certifications such as CSPO, ACSPO, or CSP-PO.
• Experience with CMMI level certifications and quality standards.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and other Agile project management platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products such as Power Platform, M365/Teams, AVD.
• Experience working with JAMF, Okta, and other enterprise platforms.

• Lead product release planning and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities.
• Develop and maintain a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure shared understanding of product goals.
• Manage, prioritize, and refine the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder input, and user feedback.
• Define detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Make strategic decisions on product scope, prioritization, and trade-offs.
• Balance immediate needs with long-term goals in product planning.
• Ensure product quality standards are met and maintained.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends and conduct market and competitive analysis.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and communicate updates effectively across teams.