Product Manager III

• Apply agile methods to support cross-functional workflows and iterative delivery of products and features
• Work with product leadership and client/product owners to shape product or program vision and strategy
• Support adoption of iterative, outcome-driven processes
• Apply a consultative product management approach with clients and internal teams
• Partner with clients to shape visions and strategies for products, processes, and programs
• Support tactical program assignments and strategic initiatives to meet delivery requirements
• Decompose complex problems, build consensus, and help establish direction for product development and deployment
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and team retrospectives
• Communicate complex technical and business issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop and maintain product documentation, including product briefs, product outlines, release plans, and presentations
• Coach and mentor junior-level team members
• Identify risks, communicate them to leadership, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps and associated artifacts
• Collaborate with Veterans Affairs stakeholders to deliver digital services centered on Veterans, their families, caregivers, and VA employees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant years of experience may be substituted for education
• 3+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or a related product delivery role
• Experience working within Agile product development environments and supporting iterative product delivery
• Experience developing and maintaining product roadmaps, backlogs, product requirements, and other product documentation
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, research, and other product stakeholders
• Experience gathering and translating business, user, and stakeholder needs into actionable product requirements and priorities
• Experience working directly with clients, customers, or stakeholders to support product vision, strategy, and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate product or delivery risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and business concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Prior experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior-level team members
• Preferred: experience supporting digital products or services within federal government or public-sector environments
• Preferred: experience working with multidisciplinary digital services teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Product Manager (CPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other related product or Agile certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Agile Product Management, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and developing product roadmaps and documentation. Proven ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences and mentor junior team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Agile Product Management
• Product Roadmap Development
• Facilitating Agile Ceremonies
• Stakeholder Communication
• Mentoring Junior Team Members

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Ownership
• Backlog Management
• Product Requirements Gathering
• Iterative Delivery
• Risk Identification and Mitigation

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Consensus Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Certified Product Manager (CPM)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Industry Keywords

• Digital Services
• Federal Government
• Public Sector
• Cross-Functional Teams