Job Description

Salary Range:

The expected pay range for this position is $155,000 to $175,000 yearly.  The pay will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Overview:

Join our remote/collaborative team as an experienced Product Transformation Manager supporting a federal client. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing, driving, and facilitating product transformation initiatives to ensure the successful adoption and implementation of the organization’s migration to product-based practices from project-based practices.

Responsibilities:

Core Product Management Experience: 

Product Lifecycle Management: Proven experience managing products through the entire lifecycle, from ideation to sunset, with successful product launches and iterations. 

Roadmap Development: Ability to create and manage a product roadmap, aligning with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations. 

Market Research & Analysis: Experience in conducting market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes to inform product strategy. 

Requirements Gathering: Skilled in gathering, defining, and prioritizing product requirements, translating business needs into clear and actionable product features. 

Strategic & Analytical Skills: 

Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using data analytics to inform product decisions, track KPIs, and optimize product performance. 

Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including customers, developers, and executives. 

Strategic Thinking: Experience developing and executing product strategies that align with the overall business strategy. 

Agile & Lean Product Management: 

Agile Methodologies: Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) for product development, including backlog management and sprint planning. 

Lean Principles: Familiarity with Lean product management practices, focusing on delivering value efficiently and minimizing waste. 

User-Centered Design: 

Customer-Centric Approach: Proven track record of incorporating customer feedback into product design and development, ensuring products meet user needs. 

User Experience (UX) Design Collaboration: Experience working closely with UX/UI teams to design and deliver intuitive and engaging user experiences. 

Communication & Leadership:

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and support. 

Clear Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for articulating product vision, strategy, and updates to diverse audiences. 

Mentorship & Leadership: Experience mentoring junior product managers or leading product teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

Technical Acumen:

Technical Understanding: Solid understanding of the technical aspects of product development, including familiarity with software development processes, APIs, and platform architectures. 

Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., Github) for managing roadmaps, backlogs, and product documentation. 

Adaptability & Continuous Learning: 

Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing market conditions, business priorities, and emerging technologies. 

Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.