Remote Lead Product Manager

Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Help us drive real generational change that lasts. who will drive meaningful outcomes for the people and government partners we serve through our Safety Net, Tax Benefits, Criminal Justice products and/or rapid response work. When building Code for America products, you'll develop meaningful products for individuals across the country, making it easier to access critical benefits and services, while also helping agencies deliver better digital services to the public in a way that lasts. As a lead Product Manager at Code for America, you will set product direction and strategy for a product or project and lead a cross-functional team in delivering it. You’ll solve complex problems and deliver user-centered products and services, drawing on deep expertise in product management, stakeholder management, agile delivery and modern software development. You’ll work across the matrix: day to day with your project team and program partners, and within the Product discipline to grow shared practices. Director of Product and is expected to travel no more than Code for America is based in California and can employ those who reside full-time within the United States. This is a remote position. Develop and own the product strategy and roadmap for your product or project. Partner with your program lead and cross-disciplinary team members to define the overall strategy for your project. Make tradeoff decisions that balance user needs, partner expectations, scope and timeline within your project. Contribute to scoping future opportunities in your product area in partnership with program leads. Work with fellow product managers and discipline leads to make sure your project delivers on its strategy and advances Code for America’s goals. Identify and escalate risks with program and discipline leads, and determine mitigation strategies. Engage in ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by the organization's evolving needs. 7+ years of product management experience. Proven ability to lead high-quality product development with agile methods, improving products iteratively through delivery cycles. Proven ability to interpret and use user research, usability testing and data analytics to make and validate product decisions. Experience writing and reviewing product strategy documents and feature specs, and giving thoughtful feedback to the team. Strong communication skills and experience managing internal and external stakeholders, including incorporating feedback when it serves the product, the project and the people we serve. Ability to manage day-to-day delivery while connecting short-term progress to a longer-term vision. It’s a bonus if you have: Experience working directly with state or county government partners. As part of our hiring practices, we target the 2nd quartile midpoint of the respective salary band for all new hires. Your Recruiter will discuss compensation in more detail & answer any related questions, during the initial Recruiter phone screen. 700 payment for remote environment setup; $200 stipend (in first paycheck) and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month Professional Development: $500 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000 Training / guidance for staff required to utilize AI as part of their role, plus opportunities for employees to gain AI-related skills to support job and career growth Retirement & 401k Plans: Medical: At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage Remote Work: Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. Open personal time off ( subject to manager approval ), a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day The specific hiring process and timeline goals for this role will be covered during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Code for America and Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU, Local 1010. The agreement was ratified on January 13, 2026, and is currently in effect. #LI-Remote