Principal Product Owner (Remote)

The ideal candidate will bring experience leading SaaS and digital platform products, engaging in all phases of product discovery, definition, development, delivery, support and maintenance. Will support product cost evaluation and tradeoffs, scheduling, and feature performance / ROI. Acts as primary customer interface and customer's "right hand" for program products, directing product discovery for one or more critical products. Develops new products or expands the product line working closely with customers and technical delivery team members. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies product problems and drives evaluation of potential solutions. Guides product line team members assigned to the product to ensure alignment with customer and solution objectives.

• Acts as primary product management interface for assigned product lines and products, driving product strategy for the Veteran application experience.
• Works in close partnership, collaboration, and open communication with the government product owner to help inform decisions and surface priorities.
• Establishes, maintains, and nurtures strong working relationships with key customer stakeholders and solution delivery team members.
• Manages one or more products of large size and complexity; provides guidance and insight to professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines.

• Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience) or Master's with 12+ years
• Demonstrated ability to define and guide product vision, strategy, and roadmaps.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional workstream leadership
• Ability to shape and prioritize workstreams as informed by organizational priorities, resource constraints, and delivery risks
• KPI development and analysis; backlog management
• Ability to capture product requirements and to translate them into epics and user stories
• Experience leveraging HTML/CSS
• Experience leveraging AI productivity tools
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/DevSecOps/SAFe

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Deep familiarity and experience delivering products for Federal customers, especially the VA
• Experience delivering large scale customer facing applications delivering critical services
• Experience driving product development leveraging Agile Scrum
• Familiar with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, and MS Teams
• Experience with Mural or similar product/requirement capture and visualization tools
• Experience with GitHub Project Management Tools, * A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

GovCIO's Digital Services team is growing and we're seeking a Principal Product Manager to drive product definition in support of rapid design, development, delivery, and enhancement in fulfillment of a variety of high-impact, critical customer needs to improve service delivery for our Veterans. The position is remote within the continental United Stated with limited travel (less than 10%) for critical customer meetings and/or quarterly product increment definition and update., GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?