12-15 years of experience in product or project management within software development.
Ability to translate complex user needs into actionable technical requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to executive leadership.
Adaptability to changing priorities and user requirements.
Hands-on experience with Agile delivery models (SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe) and DevSecOps frameworks.
Responsibilities
Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with contract missions.
Gather requirements from stakeholders and end-users, translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria.
Prioritize the Agile product backlog to ensure delivery of high-value features by the engineering team.
Collaborate with engineering leads, UI/UX designers, and cross-functional teams to guide software development.
Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders, communicating product iterations and strategic direction.
Identify and mitigate product risks and roadblocks affecting delivery or quality.
Contribute product insights to support business development efforts.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on complex software initiatives for a government contract.
Engagement with diverse stakeholders and technical teams.
Potential for professional growth in a dynamic Agile environment.
Access to advanced tools and methodologies in product management.
Full Job Description
Clearance Level: Secret or Higher
US Citizenship: Required
Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Reston, VA Years of Experience: 12 - 15 Years of Experience
Salary: The salary offered within this range will depend on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and security clearance.
Briefly Describe the Work:
GITI is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and functional delivery of complex software initiatives to support a General Services Administration (GSA) contract. In this role, you will serve as the primary voice of the customer, bridging the gap between government users, stakeholders, and technical engineering teams. The ideal candidate excels at navigating ambiguity, gathering user requirements, prioritizing the Agile backlog, and ensuring the development team is continually delivering high-value software features.
Core Responsibilities:
Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning them with overarching contract missions.
Work directly with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements and translate them into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
Manage and relentlessly prioritize the Agile product backlog to ensure the engineering team delivers the highest-value features.
Collaborate daily with engineering leads, UI/UX designers, and cross-functional teams to guide the technical development of the software.
Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholders, providing clear communication regarding product iterations, releases, and strategic direction.
Identify, track, and proactively mitigate product risks and roadblocks that threaten delivery or quality.
Support business development efforts by contributing product insights to proposals.
Required Skills:
Experience in product or project management within the software development space.
Proven ability to translate complex user needs into technical requirements for engineering teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present product roadmaps to executive leadership.
The ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and user requirements.
Demonstrated hands-on experience in Agile delivery models (ex. SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe) and a DevSecOps framework.
Desired Skills:
Working knowledge of Agile frameworks, team dynamics, and conflict resolution strategies.
Familiarity with roadmapping and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
