Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Product Owners to support a
federal agency’s large, mission-critical IT Enterprise services.
Candidates will have broad IT experience and deep understanding of IT
management and engineering management processes, business acumen,
project management, and advise on organization-wide system improvements
and optimization. The successful candidate should be collaborative,
analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and program management
skills to deliver the best solutions in support of the customer’s mission. The
candidate must possess strong communications skills and the demonstrated
ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Basic Qualifications
-Active Public Trust Clearance or Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Clearance
-Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience with
large-scale projects/ program(s).
-Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible at juggling
competing priorities. Must be resourceful and independent problem
solvers.
-Experience with standard system engineering lifecycle concepts,
architectural frameworks, and artifacts to produce working solutions.
-At least 2 years of experience working in an agile role and environment
-Experience with HCM systems such as Oracle HCM, Workday, and Peoplesoft
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
-Experience within Federal Government, such as DHS, FDA, NIH, or HHS
is highly preferred.
-Certifications in Product Owner (CSPO, ACSPO, CSP-PO), Developer (CSD,
CSD-P, ACSD); ACS-CF, CAL1, CAS-S1
-Certifications and Experience with CMMI level certifications
-Agile coach experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned
with company objectives.
- Ensure that the team and stakeholders have a shared understanding of
the product goals.
- Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is
aligned with the product strategy and goals.
- Clearly define user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering and
clarifying requirements and feedback.
- Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder alignment with product
goals and priorities.
- Work closely with the development team to ensure clear
understanding of requirements and priorities.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, review, and
retrospective meetings.
- Make critical decisions regarding product scope, feature prioritization,
and trade-offs based on business value.
- Balance short-term and long-term objectives in decision-making.- Define and uphold standards for product quality, including acceptance
criteria and definition of done.
- Use data and feedback to assess product performance and user
satisfaction.
- Identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
- Encourage and support continuous improvement practices within the
team.
- Adapt and refine the product backlog based on feedback and changing
requirements.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform product strategy
and identify opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations.
- Maintain clear and comprehensive product documentation.
- Communicate progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders and team
members effectively
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $143,000.00 per year
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Agile: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote