Product Manager, Data Management

Amentum•Merrifield, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Manager oversees GEODS product development from development through operational deployment. The role guides Scrum Masters and developers through requirements, manages the program backlog and roadmap, directly supervises the development team, and coordinates with test, integration, and operations groups. Serving as a bridge between the government and one or more Scrum teams, the Product Manager advances the GEODS program’s vision and execution. Responsibilities include prioritizing and maintaining Scrum team backlogs in Jira; helping teams write clear user stories and acceptance criteria; reviewing and accepting completed work; and keeping teams focused on approved, high-value priorities. The Product Manager works with the government to develop requirements and assists the Chief Architect and Chief Engineer with roadmap planning. The role also oversees project delivery and timelines, monitors progress and potential issues with Scrum Masters, and reports team progress and impediments to contract and government leadership, including through CDRLs and KPIs. The position is based in an office environment and has light physical demands. It requires the ability to attend to mental tasks throughout the workday. An active TS/SCI clearance is required at the start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph. Employment is contingent on successful drug screening.

Requirements

Ability to communicate complex technical challenges and obstacles clearly and directly, verbally and in writing.
Previous experience supervising developers and engineers delivering new and updated software interfaces.
Previous experience serving as a Product Owner or Product Manager.
Experience with SAFe or similar Agile methodologies.
Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS Cloud, and ability to discuss cloud service concepts.
Familiarity with cloud-based cross-domain solutions (CDS), preferably AWS Diode Services.
Familiarity with AI/ML, preferably AWS SageMaker.
Active TS/SCI clearance at start and ability to gain and maintain a Polygraph.
Relevant-field experience and education meeting one of these combinations: master's degree and 8 years of experience; bachelor's degree and 12 years; associate degree and 20 years; or at least 25 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong grasp of the Atlassian tool suite, particularly Confluence and Jira.
Certified Scrum Product Owner or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification.
AWS cloud experience and certifications.
Familiarity with the NGA requirements process, including RFCs.

Responsibilities

Prioritize work for one or more Scrum teams and maintain their backlogs in Jira, incorporating feedback.
Help Scrum teams develop user stories and acceptance criteria that developers clearly understand.
Review and accept completed work to ensure it meets defined acceptance criteria.
Keep teams focused on the highest-value approved priorities and prevent scope creep.
Work with the government to advance new efforts through the requirements process.
Assist the Chief Architect and Chief Engineer with roadmap development and future program vision.
Oversee projects to ensure successful completion and adherence to timelines.
Monitor project progress and identify potential issues with the team Scrum Master.
Provide contract and government leadership with visibility into team progress and impediments, including through CDRLs and KPIs.
Directly supervise the development team and coordinate with test, integration, and operations groups.
Fulfill applicable safety, quality, procedure-compliance, training, and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities.