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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Manager - Application Modernization - **Company:** OP Consulting Group LLC - **Location:** Harrisburg, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Architectural Patterns, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, IT Management, Microsoft Software, Scrum Methodology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Legacy Systems - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/dc3abc58-c342-4882-ad53-ada1eea25d92 ## About the Role * Experience as a Product Manager leading large-scale public sector modernization efforts - Required (5 Years) * Demonstrated experience modernizing legacy applications or leading digital transformation projects - Required * Strong experience gathering user stories from diverse business stakeholders and converting them into actionable product backlogs - Required * Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar) - Required * Experience with overseeing and testing of large data conversions - Required * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences - Required * Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands - Required * Experience with enterprise application modernization (e.g., migrating from legacy platforms, moving to modern architectures) - Highly desired * Familiarity with Microsoft technology stack, cloud platforms (Azure), or content management systems - Highly desired * Experience with process improvement and business process reengineering - Highly desired * Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and public-sector compliance requirements - Highly desired * Previous experience working with government agencies or similar public-sector organizations - Highly desired * Bachelor''s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) - Highly desired * YAFOS Certification - Highly desired ## Description * Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the CAI application modernization initiative. * Elicit, document, prioritize, and manage business and functional user stories from stakeholders across the Commission. * Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product backlog items. * Collaborate with solution architects, developers, UX/UI designers, and vendors to define modern technical approaches (including potential platform, architecture, and integration decisions). * Prioritize features and technical work based on business value, risk, dependencies, and strategic goals. * Facilitate agile ceremonies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) as needed. * Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the technical delivery team. * Define success metrics and KPIs for the modernized CAI application and track progress against them. * Support change management, user adoption, and training efforts related to the modernized solution. * Ensure the product aligns with Commonwealth and PA PUC standards for security, accessibility (WCAG), data privacy, and compliance. * Identify risks, dependencies, and impediments and drive resolution. * Provide regular status updates and recommendations to IT leadership and business sponsors. ## Related Videos - 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