Software Product Management Lead

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• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Product Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered when permitted by contract requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold an active Secret clearance supported by a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Strong functional and technical understanding of WordPress, including content management, themes, plugins, Gutenberg/block editing, integrations, APIs, publishing workflows, and platform sustainment.
• Working knowledge of PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, RESTful APIs, and relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB.
• Working knowledge of Python and Java, including how these technologies may support integrations, automation, data processing, services, and custom applications adjacent to WordPress.
• Understanding of AI-assisted development and AI-generated applications, including product governance, human review, data protection, testing, security, accessibility, and lifecycle considerations.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services and architectures, including APIs, microservices, containers, serverless computing, managed databases, content delivery networks, observability, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, backlog management, sprint planning, release management, and end-to-end software development lifecycles.
• Understanding of secure software design, DevSecOps, federal cybersecurity expectations, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Working knowledge of ITIL practices supporting digital product operations.
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, cloud-native architectures, enterprise service integrations, and regulated IL4/IL5 environments.
• Required: ITIL 4 Foundation.
• Required: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or comparable product owner certification.
• Required: Security + or equivalent
• Preferred: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or additional product management certifications.
• Preferred: WordPress, Cloud, Agile, accessibility, cybersecurity, or low-code platform certifications.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate mission needs into clear business, user, and technical requirements.
• Excellent prioritization, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership skills for guiding cross-functional teams without relying solely on direct authority.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leaders, technical specialists, content owners, and end users.
• High attention to detail, customer advocacy, sound judgment, and commitment to accessible, secure, user-centered digital services.

Erfahrung

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software product management, product ownership, digital product delivery, or technology leadership.
• Experience leading product vision, roadmaps, feature strategies, backlogs, releases, and user-focused requirements for enterprise web applications or digital services.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile, cross-functional product teams in complex federal, DoD, public-sector, healthcare, human services, or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience managing or modernizing public-facing websites, content management systems, or high-volume digital service platforms.
• Experience collaborating with government stakeholders and translating mission and policy needs into actionable software outcomes.
• Experience working with low-code/no-code application development platforms; experience with OutSystems, Microsoft Power Platform, Appian, Mendix, or similar platforms is desirable.
• Experience with modern or complementary web frameworks and platforms such as React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Node.js, Laravel, Drupal, or other PHP-based content management solutions.
• Experience with headless WordPress, decoupled content architectures, WordPress REST API or GraphQL, WP-CLI, custom plugin development, and enterprise search.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, or similar product and engineering collaboration tools.
• Experience applying human-centered design, usability research, web analytics, A/B testing, content strategy, and product performance measurement.
• Experience supporting multilingual, high-availability, high-traffic, or public-sector digital services.

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