Senior Product Manager (CTG)

Black Canyon Consulting•Bethesda, MD

10d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a Senior Product Manager to support delivery and modernization of mission-critical, web-based digital resources for a federal government client. The role guides product strategy and execution across complex, data-driven systems serving a broad and diverse user base. The Senior Product Manager works closely with a Product Owner and leads collaboration across Engineering, User Experience (UX), Quality Assurance (QA), and client stakeholders. The role defines priorities, refines the backlog, and delivers incremental product releases in a fast-paced Agile environment. It requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and tactical execution. The position leads product strategy and customer advocacy, Agile delivery and cross-functional leadership, roadmap and release planning, risk management, and metrics-driven continuous improvement. The role also ensures solutions align with target architecture, technology strategy, and long-term maintainability. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, reside in and be authorized to work in the United States, and perform all work within the United States. Candidates in the DMV area are preferred.

Requirements

10+ years of experience supporting technical software or web-based product development.
6+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner for digital products.
Strong understanding of human-centered design and its integration with Agile delivery.
Solid working knowledge of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
Demonstrated thought leadership in modernizing digital products or platforms.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and consensus-building skills.
Ability to synthesize and reconcile competing priorities and stakeholder perspectives.
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States; all work must be performed within the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience launching multiple products or major features, including ongoing optimization and improvement.
Experience working on large, cross-functional initiatives in complex, policy- or data-driven environments.
Proven experience using user research, customer feedback, and performance data to guide product decisions.
Experience working with distributed or remote teams.
Candidates in the DMV area are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product features and enhancements aligned with business objectives, user needs, and technical constraints.
Use user research, usability findings, analytics, and stakeholder input to inform product decisions.
Advocate for end users and ensure their needs are understood and represented in product requirements.
Work with Business Analysts to translate product vision and feature ideas into actionable requirements, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done.
Manage roadmap prioritization, balancing near-term delivery with long-term strategy.
Partner with the Product Owner on backlog refinement and prioritization.
Work day-to-day with Agile teams across Engineering, UX, and QA to develop and refine product capabilities.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Monitor delivered functionality and quality, identify issues, and drive their resolution.
Communicate and manage expectations to maintain alignment among internal teams and external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain product roadmaps, timelines, and release plans aligned with stakeholder needs and program goals.
Assess risks involving scope, dependencies, technical feasibility, and resourcing.
Work with leadership to identify and remove technical or process barriers to delivery.
Coordinate UX, Engineering, and Business teams to ensure suitable staffing and sequencing of work.
Define and track success metrics, KPIs, and outcomes to measure product effectiveness and user impact.
Use data and feedback to guide continuous product improvement.
Ensure delivered solutions align with target architecture, technology strategy, and long-term maintainability.
Promote continuous improvement, learning, and quality.