Product Manager - NEDSS-based Systems (NBS) focus

J Michael Consulting LLC • Roswell, GA

13d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

J Michael Consulting (JMC) of Roswell, GA is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Product Manager.
J Michael Consulting is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead product strategy, development, and delivery for public health informatics solutions, with a strong emphasis on NEDSS-based Systems (NBS) and related surveillance platforms. This role balances strategic product ownership with hands-on, billable consulting work, supporting state and federal public health clients.
The Product Manager serves as the bridge between public health stakeholders, technical teams, and JMC leadership-ensuring products meet programmatic needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations while delivering measurable value.
Salary based on experience level and not representative of a total compensation package: $80,000- $100,000 annually.
We offer great benefits, including 100% paid health, dental, and vision for employees and their families, as well as life insurance and long-term disability. We have excellent flexible paid time off (PTO), paid federal holidays, a generous employer health savings account (HSA) contribution, profit share and 401(k) plan with company match, and the opportunity to work 100% from home.
ABOUT J MICHAEL CONSULTING, LLC
JMC is a health informatics consulting firm with areas of expertise in laboratory informatics, data standards, and interoperability, as well as project and program management. Our strong background in public health case reporting, electronic laboratory reporting, quality management, standard implementation, and outbreak notification has helped us successfully tackle a diverse range of projects from internal small-scale implementations to large, cross-agency national programs. We enjoy serving our communities through steadfast support of public health and making a difference in the lives of our clients by working collaboratively with them to build long-lasting relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or a combination of education and experience).
• 13+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or business analysis within public health informatics or government health systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Proven experience working directly with public health agencies, stakeholders, or government clients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience specifically with NBS implementations or modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with public health data standards and surveillance workflows.
• Prior consulting experience with billable utilization expectations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and develop large strategic relationships with a consultative approach.
• A mindset that combines analytical and methodical thinking, and the ability to focus on the small things while remembering the big picture.
• Highly developed leadership skills to bring out the best in current technology staff and an eye on future talent needs for JMC.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for public health informatics solutions, including NBS.
• Translate public health program needs, policy requirements, and user feedback into clear product requirements and priorities.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to define product goals, success metrics, and release plans.
• Balance near-term delivery needs with long-term product strategy and sustainability.
• Work with the Innovation team to grow JMC's client base in the surveillance informatics area.
• Serve as a billable consultant supporting client-facing work related to NBS and surveillance systems.
• Lead or support requirements gathering, workflow analysis, backlog refinement, and user story development.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, demos, and feedback sessions with public health programs and technical teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise on public health informatics standards, workflows, and data use.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, QA, and project management teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Support Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews) as the product owner or key contributor.
• Align product priorities with project scope, timelines, and contractual commitments.
• Ensure products align with public health regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g., surveillance workflows, data quality, reporting).
• Contribute to process improvements, templates, and reusable assets across JMC's public health portfolio.
• Billable work will primarily support NBS implementations, enhancements, and client support, as well as broader public health informatics initiatives.
• Coach and mentor JMC staff to build our capabilities on NBS and other surveillance systems.

Benefits

• 100% paid health, dental, and vision for employees and their families, as well as life insurance and long-term disability
• Excellent flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Paid federal holidays
• A generous employer health savings account (HSA) contribution
• Profit share and 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunity to work 100% from home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager