Product Manager Job at Gridiron IT in Washington

Product Manager

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid onsite)

Work Type: Full Time

Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with an Active Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Clearance. As a Product Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our client’s mission critical software products. You will be responsible for defining and communicating a clear product vision, creating and managing product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient product development and delivery in a Cloud environment. Your 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 our client’s product optimization and growth.

• Responsibilities: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 FTEs.
• 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.
• Proficiently 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..

• Qualifications:Active TS-SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-8+ years of experience in agile software product delivery, preferably in a management position.
• Experience in client stakeholder management, preferably in 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.
• Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington D.C.

• Desired Qualifications:Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle.
• Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• 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

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $135,000-175,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.