Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The role of Product Owner focuses on managing and guiding Agile processes within federal health programs. The position requires expertise in product management, stakeholder engagement, and technical knowledge of system engineering lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies and a strong ability to facilitate communication among diverse teams. This role is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee product ownership and management within Agile frameworks.
- Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and requirements elicitation.
- Ensure compliance with federal IT governance and standards.
- Lead roadmap and release planning activities.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and frameworks.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Experience in large-scale IT programs.
- Agile certification (CSM, ACSM, CSP-SM).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Required Skills (Core & Functional)
Product & Agile Expertise
Product Ownership / Product Management
Agile / Scrum methodology
Backlog grooming and prioritization
User stories & acceptance criteria
Sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives
Roadmap and release planning
Definition of Done (DoD)
Business & Stakeholder Skills
Stakeholder management (technical & non-technical)
Requirements elicitation and clarification
Program & project management
Consulting and advisory mindset
Customer-centric decision making
Technical & Process Knowledge
SDLC / System Engineering Lifecycle
Architectural frameworks & artifacts
Data-driven decision making
Federal IT governance & compliance awareness
Soft Skills
Strong communication & facilitation
Analytical problem-solving
Adaptability in fast-changing environments
Leadership without authority
Ability to manage competing priorities
Basic Qualifications
Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree
8+ years experience on large-scale IT programs
5+ years in Agile roles (Product Owner, Scrum-related)
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks
Agile Certification:
CSM / ACSM / CSP-SM (minimum)