Product Transformation Manager - 100% Remote (REF1684B)

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services - focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed "A Players" who already align with the company's core values: Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.

Salary Range:

The expected pay range for this position is$155,000 to$175,000 yearly. The pay will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Overview:

Join our remote/collaborative team as an experienced Product Transformation Manager supporting a federal client. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing, driving, and facilitating product transformation initiatives to ensure the successful adoption and implementation of the organization's migration to product-based practices from project-based practices.

Responsibilities:

Core Product Management Experience:

• Product Lifecycle Management: Proven experience managing products through the entire lifecycle, from ideation to sunset, with successful product launches and iterations.
• Roadmap Development: Ability to create and manage a product roadmap, aligning with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Market Research & Analysis: Experience in conducting market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes to inform product strategy.
• Requirements Gathering: Skilled in gathering, defining, and prioritizing product requirements, translating business needs into clear and actionable product features.

Strategic & Analytical Skills:

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using data analytics to inform product decisions, track KPIs, and optimize product performance.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including customers, developers, and executives.
• Strategic Thinking: Experience developing and executing product strategies that align with the overall business strategy.

Agile & Lean Product Management:

• Agile Methodologies: Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) for product development, including backlog management and sprint planning.
• Lean Principles: Familiarity with Lean product management practices, focusing on delivering value efficiently and minimizing waste.

User-Centered Design:

• Customer-Centric Approach: Proven track record of incorporating customer feedback into product design and development, ensuring products meet user needs.
• User Experience (UX) Design Collaboration: Experience working closely with UX/UI teams to design and deliver intuitive and engaging user experiences.

Communication & Leadership:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and support.
• Clear Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for articulating product vision, strategy, and updates to diverse audiences.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Experience mentoring junior product managers or leading product teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Technical Acumen:

• Technical Understanding: Solid understanding of the technical aspects of product development, including familiarity with software development processes, APIs, and platform architectures.
• Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., Github) for managing roadmaps, backlogs, and product documentation.

Adaptability & Continuous Learning:

• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing market conditions, business priorities, and emerging technologies.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in Product management
• Understanding of Agile practices and techniques.
• Strong understanding of Product management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Desired Skillset:

• Product Management certification is a plus.
• Experience with an Enterprise Agile implementations is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Business field of study

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Active Public Trust clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.