Product Manager
Openings & Internships•Columbia, MD
•Hybrid
About The Position
Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Product Manager to support a government program delivery. This role is responsible for strategy, execution, delivery, and collaboration while ensuring alignment with business goals, user needs, and technical requirements. Defines product strategy and roadmap. This position may be contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Experience supporting enterprise or regulated environments
- Ability to work across cross-functional teams
- Experience defining product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and backlog priorities.
- Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale systems or highly regulated environments.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, including business, technical, and operational stakeholders.
- Experience translating business requirements into actionable product features and delivery plans.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with CMS mission objectives, business priorities, and user needs.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable product initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Evaluate market, stakeholder, and user insights to inform product direction and investment decisions.
- Ensure roadmap priorities support organizational objectives and program goals.
- Lead and support assigned functional activities across the product lifecycle.
- Manage and prioritize product backlogs to maximize business value and user impact.
- Define and refine features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.
- Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with quality standards.
- Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements based on data, feedback, and evolving requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, users, and technical partners to gather requirements and align priorities.
- Facilitate discussions that balance business needs, user experience, technical feasibility, and compliance requirements.
- Communicate product priorities, roadmap updates, risks, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
- Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups and support informed decision-making.
- Ensure products and deliverables comply with CMS standards, federal regulations, and program requirements.
- Support documentation, governance, and audit readiness activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, delivery efficiency, and product outcomes.
- Promote user-centered design, accessibility, and continuous improvement practices throughout product development.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (comprehensive coverage)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays
- Employee assistance and wellness resources (as applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
