M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Product Manager to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal role in driving the success of the client’s mission critical software products.
- Define and communicate a clear product vision for our client’s software products, aligning with user needs and business objectives.
- Create and manage product roadmaps that reflect both innovation and growth strategies.
- Partner with a government product owner and lead a product team of 7 – 8 individuals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development and delivery.
- Work closely with software development teams to ensure successful product releases in secure Government Cloud environments, primarily AWS.
- Monitor and track key product metrics to drive product optimization and growth.
- Utilize user research and feedback to refine product features and user experience.
- Manage backlogs including Epic, Feature, and User Story development and refinement.
- Leverage tools such as Confluence and Jira to facilitate efficient product management.
- Manage risks and dependencies effectively in a software development context.
- Engage in stakeholder management and influence team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data-driven insights.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington, DC.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 – 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 4 – 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience.
- Expertise in agile backlog management, user research, data-driven decision-making, risk and dependency management, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data are essential for driving the client’s product optimization and growth.
- 2 – 4+ years of experience in agile software product delivery, preferably in a management position.
- Experience in client stakeholder management, preferably in a software delivery role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWS.
- Proficiency in Confluence and Jira.
- Experience with the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite.
- Expertise in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement.
- Skills:
- Stakeholder Management
- Effective Team Communication
- Product Management
- Jira
- AWS Cost Management
- Product Vision
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Agile Software Development
- User Research
- Change and Risk Management
- Dependency Management
- Product Road Mapping
- Agile Scrum
- Product Backlog Management
- Product Roadmap Management
- Agile Product Management
- Atlassian Confluence Management
- Systems Development Life Cycle
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a cloud-based software environment.
- Familiarity and experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Strong track record of successfully managing and delivering valuable software products.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
- Knowledge of user research methodologies and the ability to derive actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage data and metrics to make informed product decisions.
- Proficiency in additional project management and collaboration tools.
- A passion for staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Expertise in risk and dependency management in a software development context.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience influencing team members and stakeholders through a compelling product vision and data.
- Cloud budgeting and forecasting experience.
- Relevant certifications.
Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Salary Range
$60,000—$180,000 USD
M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled.
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact M9’s Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or at 703-936-0880.
With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.
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What We Do
Founded in 2007, M9 Solutions is a fast-growing small business dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government. We focus on developing and delivering robust, secure, and stable technology solutions across multiple core capabilities to include software development, cloud migration and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery, and data analytics.
M9 is DELIVERING THE DIGITAL FUTURE℠ by mobilizing the right people, skills, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change.
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