Product Owner

Product Owner – Federal & Public Sector This role is responsible for defining and delivering a cohesive, efficient, and competitive technology experience for WWT’s Federal and Public Sector teams operating in a CMMC Level 2 compliant environment. The Product Owner is the primary bridge between Federal/Public Sector business leadership, IT delivery teams, and Security & Compliance stakeholders, translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and backlog items. Responsibilities Define and maintain a clear product vision and strategy for WWT's Federal and Public Sector teams operating in a CMMC Level 2 compliant environment; align product strategy with PubSec/Federal business objectives and WWT IT priorities Maintain a continuously updated and iterative Product Roadmap for the given product or application based on continuously evolving requirements received from Product Management as well as our Business and IT Stakeholders Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term roadmaps for impactful and strategic initiatives; clearly communicate the rationale behind priorities and proactively manage timeline changes with all stakeholders Maintain high-level ownership and accountability for the value delivered; develop, maintain, and be accountable for budget requirements for the Federal and Public Sector product area to maximize value delivery and minimize overall cost Employ technology thought leadership specific to the product, application, or platform to ensure both business continuity and innovation on behalf of our stakeholder groups Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across Federal/Public Sector business leadership, IT delivery teams, and Security & Compliance; serve as the primary liaison between business needs, technical constraints, and compliance guardrails Conduct continuous gap analysis between PubSec/Federal user experience and commercial environment capabilities; surface user friction points and inefficiencies and translate findings into actionable backlog items with clearly communicated business rationale Drive the governance and operating model for the PubSec/Federal product area, including participating in a PubSec/Federal User Experience Steering Committee, providing transparent status reporting to cross-functional teams Use data and metrics to guide prioritization and decision-making, including user satisfaction, workflow efficiency within compliance boundaries, and measurable improvements in tool adoption and utilization Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or Information Systems preferred A minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in a related field A minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly with business stakeholders Experience in Federal or Public Sector IT, or in a regulated/compliance-driven environment (e.g., CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA) Experience managing or supporting technology initiatives for teams operating under CMMC Level 2, FedRAMP, or similar compliance frameworks (preferred) Familiarity with Microsoft GCC High tenant, commercial-to-GCC High capability differences, or Microsoft 365 enterprise environments (preferred) Familiarity with FedRAMP‑certified product offering, feature availability, and functionality differences (preferred) Business analysis skills Ability to create gap analyses Ability to create user story maps Demonstrated ability to manage, justify, and present a budget tied to the team's strategy Experience working cross‑functionally with business and IT personnel to develop shared goals and product vision Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑deliverable environment with demonstrated ability to complete projects on time while balancing scope, dates, and resources Strong passion for exceeding customer expectations and mapping IT activities to measurable business value Strong leadership skills with a focus on continual improvement and driving operational efficiency Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders Salary Range Current base pay range for this position is $114,000 to $138,800 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. Variable incentive compensation may also be available. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Care; Onsite Health Centers; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness program Competitive pay; Profit Sharing; 401(k) Plan with Company Matching; Life and Disability Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year); Parental Leave; Military Leave; Bereavement Nursing Mothers Benefits; Voluntary Legal; Pet Insurance; Employee Discount Program Equal Employment Opportunity Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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