Product Manager- Agile Scrum Master

AVER•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past 5 plus years with much of our work focused on Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization and Biometrics. AVER is seeking a Product Manager/Scrum Master with in-depth knowledge and experience assisting with agile management. The Product Management Branch is responsible for delivering multiple enterprise capabilities that affect mission-critical operations. A dedicated Project Leader (Product Manager) is required to provide single-point accountability for planning, delivery, and lifecycle management of these products. Support federal client engagements by combining program management operations, business analysis, process improvement, and technology-enabled solutions. This individual will serve as a client-facing consultant responsible for identifying operational challenges, developing practical solutions, and independently driving initiatives from concept through implementation. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.

Requirements

Experience defining and prioritizing product features using structured frameworks (e.g., MoSCoW, WSJF, value scoring).
Demonstrated ability to translate mission needs into actionable product strategies, release plans, and measurable outcomes.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, system integration patterns, and how technical constraints influence product decisions.
Experience managing cross‑functional delivery teams, including developers and business stakeholders.
Ability to develop decision‑ready briefings, business cases, and governance artifacts that support executive‑level prioritization.
Familiarity with agile product management practices, including backlog ownership, sprint planning, and iterative release cycles.
Experience working in federal or regulated environments where compliance, documentation, and auditability are essential.
Ability to identify and manage product risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs across multiple mission‑critical systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret metrics, KPIs, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Experience supporting change management activities, including stakeholder communication, training coordination, and adoption planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Management, or an equivalent/related field
CSM Agile Scrum or SAFe certification required
7+ years of experience in business analysis/technical analysis experience, including leading end‑to‑end product delivery across multiple releases, including roadmap development, prioritization, and lifecycle management
Ability to manage cross‑functional teams (development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, business stakeholders) in an agile or hybrid SDLC environment
Experience coordinating enterprise‑level dependencies, risks, and resource allocations across complex, integrated systems
Proven track record presenting to governance bodies or executive stakeholders, including preparing decision‑ready briefings and performance metrics
Experience balancing mission needs, technical debt, cybersecurity requirements, and budget constraints when making product decisions
Background supporting enterprise or federal programs where documentation, compliance, and auditability are essential
Experience delivering incremental releases that align with enterprise architecture standards and CIO‑level priorities

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent training desired
Experience developing product strategies and roadmaps that incorporate mission priorities, cybersecurity requirements, and long‑term technical debt reduction
Demonstrated ability to use KPIs, analytics, and user feedback to drive prioritization and measure product value
Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles and the ability to align product decisions with CIO‑level standards and modernization initiatives
Experience preparing governance artifacts such as business cases, decision briefs, tradeoff analyses, and performance dashboards
Background supporting change management activities, including stakeholder communication, training coordination, and adoption planning for new enterprise capabilities

Responsibilities

Own and maintain product roadmaps that balance mission needs, cybersecurity, technical debt, and budget constraints.
Coordinate work across development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure integrated delivery.
Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource allocations using standard project management practices.
Serve as the primary liaison to governance bodies, providing status, performance metrics, and decision-ready options.
Ensure that releases are incremental, value-focused, and aligned with enterprise architecture and CIO priorities.