Job Description

Job Title: Product Owner

Location: Hybrid (Onsite & Remote)

Duration: 9 Months (Extension Likely)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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