Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
ICF is seeking a highly experienced Senior Product Owner / Product Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives for a large public-sector transportation organization. This role is responsible for defining product vision, establishing enterprise product roadmaps, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes.
The successful candidate will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and executive leadership. They will be responsible for managing product strategy throughout the lifecycle—from discovery and planning through delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement—while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
This position requires an accomplished leader with strong Agile product management expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and experience leading complex enterprise technology programs across multiple teams and vendors. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in highly collaborative environments.
Location: Los Angeles, CA - 100% onsite in the client's office.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute product strategy, vision, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Prioritize investments and product initiatives using customer insights, business value, and data-driven decisions.
Manage product backlogs, features, user stories, MVPs, and Agile planning activities.
Partner with engineers, architects, designers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver successful products.
Build relationships with business leaders, customers, and vendors while managing requirements, risks, and performance.
Facilitate executive discussions, cross-functional collaboration, and resolution of complex issues.
Establish product governance, standards, and best practices across the organization.
Lead change management, adoption, and communications for enterprise initiatives.
Mentor team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of experience delivering technology solutions and digital transformation initiatives.
7+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Systems Analysis, or related leadership roles.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting public sector, transportation, or government organizations.
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or equivalent Agile certification.
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise software products through the full product lifecycle.
Strong experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, roadmap development, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience leading large, complex programs involving multiple teams, vendors, and workstreams.
Design Thinking certification.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience with enterprise analytics, cloud platforms, and data-driven product management.
Experience managing technology procurement and vendor ecosystems.
Professional Skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
Strong leadership and influence skills across executive and technical audiences.
Exceptional customer-focus and ability to anticipate future business needs.
Proven ability to drive alignment among competing priorities and stakeholder groups.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and proactively manage risk.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$108,006.00 - $183,610.00Los Angeles, CA (CA80)Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience delivering technology solutions and digital transformation initiatives.
- 7+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Systems Analysis, or related leadership roles.
- 100% onsite in the client's Los Angeles, CA office.
- Strong Agile product management expertise, including backlog management, roadmap development, and Agile planning.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience supporting public sector, transportation, or government organizations.
- SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or equivalent Agile certification.
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise software products through the full product lifecycle.
- Experience leading large, complex programs involving multiple teams, vendors, and workstreams.
- Design Thinking certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience with enterprise analytics, cloud platforms, and data-driven product management.
- Experience managing technology procurement and vendor ecosystems.
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with multiple plan options, employer HSA/HRA funding, and company‑paid mental‑health care that includes 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually. These features indicate comprehensive coverage with meaningful mental‑health depth.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving support include 24/7 specialists and reimbursements ($10,000 lifetime for fertility/surrogacy and $5,000 for adoption), alongside inclusive paid parental leave. These resources broaden support for diverse family needs.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) offers immediate vesting with a company match up to 4% when contributing 5%, and an ESPP provides an additional ownership avenue. This structure supports long‑term financial security.
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What We Do
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