Product Manager (Research Computing Platform)

Product Manager- Cloud-based Research
Washington, DC – ONSITE
Per Federal contract U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to PASS federal background & credit check for Public Trust clearance

Must Apply by September 15th

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Product Manager for Research Computing Platform

BACKGROUND:
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of a cloud-based research computing platform.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

• Minimum 6 years of technical product management experience, with at least 4 years of experience working directly with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) in a product or engineering capacity.
• Candidates with only project or program management experience need not apply.
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and services including compute, storage, networking, security, containers, orchestration etc.
• Hands-on experience with system design for cloud-based applications and systems.
• Proficiency in platform engineering principles like CI/CD pipelines, IaC, observability and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of modern AI based development workflows.
• Proven track record of shipping successful enterprise or research and development focused products from conception to launch
• Experience collaborating closely with security and compliance teams, including navigating data governance, access controls and risk review processes

• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally across engineering, security, data and business/end-user stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience defining strategy and roadmaps for enterprise platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to engage effectively with business, technical and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with academic research-based workflows is a huge plus.

The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for a cloud-based platform to support economic research.
• Partner closely with researchers across our economic divisions to gather requirements and translate them into clear product specifications and priorities
• Deeply understand user needs and pain points across different use cases and use that insight to drive prioritization and solutioning.
• Partner with architecture, cloud engineering, enterprise data platform, security and the platform delivery team to design and develop a platform that meets the needs of researchers while ensuring proper data governance and security.
• Lead discovery efforts including user research, journey mapping, and workflow design to ensure solutions are usable and aligned with real world processes
• Demonstrate ownership, operate with high agency and hold teams accountable to ensure cross team alignment and timely delivery of outcomes and deliverables.
• Balance short term delivery with long term platform strategy to support scalable solutions.
• Define success metrics and continuously measure, iterate, and improve the product based on usage data and user feedback.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and implement processes for sharing relevant information and project updates with business stakeholders in a clear and consistent manner.
• Communicate product vision, progress, and tradeoffs clearly to technical, non-technical and executive stakeholders.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
START DATE: 10/12/2026 END DATE: 12/31/2026
NOTE: Performance period may go beyond the specified end date.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
On-site at FRB locations, Washington, DC

NOTE: On-site requirement is NOT flexible .

CITIZEN STATUS: US citizenship is required

INTERVIEW: Selected candidates will participate in a phone screening. Those that pass the phone screening may be invited to an in-person interview. The use of video conference tools
(e.g., MS Teams or WebEx) can be used in accordance with agency guidelines.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.