Product Owner

Product Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Product Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA. The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution of one or more products throughout its lifecycle, including all aspects of the PDLC: Backlog, Discovery, Design, Product, Engineering, and Production. They will partner with Technology and Business stakeholders to define and collect requirements, develop roadmaps, and prioritize development initiatives. Working closely with Engineering, Business, and cross-support functions, they will ensure objectives and commitments are met.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Developers and UX Designers to deliver a compelling product that solves the critical business problems and delights end-users.
• Guide and support the project team during development to ensure that business goals are achieved.
• Drive continual product improvements based on ongoing user research and usability/sentiment studies.
• Prioritize a product backlog based upon business impact and effort; help make resource tradeoff decisions as needed.
• Develop product roadmaps, and assist in budgeting and the preparation of business cases.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or other related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years in Product Management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment when resolving complex problems and navigating stakeholder disagreement.
• Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
• Proficient at technical business writing, including functional requirement specifications, workflows, use-cases and other documentation methodologies.

SGA is a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.