A top government integrator is seeking multiple Product Owners to support a large health program in Rockville, MD remotely.
About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Standard business (EST)
- Setting: Remote
- ***U.S. Citizenship required (must pass federal background investigation for a Public Trust)***
- ***Active Public Trust Clearance or ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance***
Responsibilities:
- Lead the product-release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities
- 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
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform product strategy and identify opportunities
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience with large-scale projects/ program(s)
- 5+ years of experience working in an Agile role and environment
- Agile certifications Scrum Master (CSM, ACSM, CSP-SM)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Broad IT experience and deep understanding of IT Management and Engineering Management processes, Business Acumen, and Project Management
- In-depth knowledge of Agile Methodology for Project Management
- Experience with Standard System Engineering lifecycle concepts, Architectural frameworks, and artifacts to produce working solutions.
- Solid problem solving and time management skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Experience within Federal Government, such as DHS, FDA, NIH, or HHS
- 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
- Proficiency with applicable project management tools and technology
- Familiar with Microsoft-aligned products like Power Platform, M365/MS Teams, and AVD
- Expertise in Atlassian suite products, including Azure, JAMF, Okta, etc.