Lead Product Manager

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About Us:

Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

Bixal, is seeking a Lead Product Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned product leader, a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and both a collaborative and empathetic leader. The Lead Product Manager will be responsible for the strategic product roadmap to communicate product goals and align project work with clearly defined priorities and measurable outcomes. The Lead Product Manager will work closely with government counterparts and a cross-functional team to deliver meaningful increments of value and will be adept leveraging a structured approach to decision-making in support of product goals. 

Responsibilities

• Consistently seeks to deeply understand the needs of the users leveraging sophisticated tools and methodologies so all efforts are aimed toward delivering value for them and for the organizations we serve. 
• Directs research and data analysis efforts to guide the team in making data-driven decisions and facilitates collaborative decision-making by assessing options, carefully weighing trade-offs, and recommending the best course of action. 
• Establishes and employs prioritization frameworks to align the work of the team to the strategic product objectives. 
• Creates a product strategy that articulates the goals and measurable outcomes, aligns with the product vision, acknowledges organizational challenges, and communicates how decisions will be made to effectively achieve the goal. 
• Defines the strategic product roadmap to guide the teams efforts based on the product strategy. 
• Utilize deep working knowledge of Agile Methodologies to lead product operations from inception through deployment and maintenance. 
• Coach and mentor other product managers. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required and at least 5 years of related professional experience. 
• Significant experience in product development from idea to launch and demonstrated capability in delivering outcome-based solutions that deliver value for the organization and for the users. 
• Demonstrated history of working with cross-functional teams, senior management, external clients, and other partners. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, acute attention to detail, and organizational skills. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated capability in delivering products for U.S. government agencies with complex stakeholder environments that include cross-functional teams, senior management, external clients, and others. 

Competitive base salary

Flex hours

Work from home flexibility

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability

Company provided life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

New business referral bonus

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.