Technical Product Manager (Remote)
About The Position
The Technical Product Manager oversees the full software development lifecycle for assigned products in support of the VA Office of Connected Care, with expertise in low-code/no-code platforms. This is a fully remote position located within the United States. The role manages products or product suites from requirements gathering through testing and production release. It includes developing product strategy and roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional delivery, applying Agile practices, analyzing product usage, managing project risks and communications, and advising clients on solution options. The position also works with strategic delivery partners, subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or commensurate experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing on the Appian platform.
- Certified Appian Lead Developer.
- Experience managing products or product suites from requirements gathering through testing and production release.
- Experience building products or complex feature sets from the ground up and delivering incrementally toward product goals.
- Excellent presentation skills, including building slide decks and communicating effectively with executive leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Agile project management methodologies and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Agile tools such as Jira.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree and/or applicable certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or SAFe Agile.
- Ability to articulate the difference between product management and project management, with concrete examples.
- Strong emotional intelligence and ability to tailor communication and convey technical concepts across interdisciplinary teams.
- Prior experience working with or delivering solutions on the Appian platform.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full software development lifecycle for assigned products.
- Facilitate strategy and prioritization discussions and translate high-level vision into detailed action plans.
- Build and maintain product roadmaps, aligning priorities with customer needs, technical feasibility, and stakeholder input.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, data, QA, and operations teams to support product quality and delivery.
- Lead or support sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives with development teams.
- Maintain communication across cross-functional teams to remove blockers, track progress, and ensure alignment.
- Partner with data teams to analyze product usage, optimize user experience, and define KPIs.
- Apply Scrum Master experience or knowledge to encourage Agile best practices, improve team velocity, and drive execution discipline.
- Coordinate discovery with subject-matter experts and cross-disciplinary teams and establish clear requirements that meet user needs.
- Manage multiple projects, including planning, risk management and mitigation, training and communication, status reporting, and documentation.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings, facilitating discussions and ensuring objectives are met.
- Conceptualize, analyze, and advise clients on solution options to achieve their objectives.
- Work with strategic delivery partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Coordinate efforts across teams through frequent and effective communication.
- Manage products or product suites from requirements gathering through testing and production release.
- Build products or complex feature sets from the ground up and organize incremental delivery toward product direction and goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
