Senior/Staff Product Manager - U.S. Air Force
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SkylightDigital Consulting, Government
United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary150000 - 203000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- AgileSCRUM
Requirements
- Solid understanding of lean product principles (like MVP) and how to apply them across the product life cycle
- Experience with greenfield product development
- Ability to craft a product strategy that’s rooted in a clear problem definition, focuses on outcomes, and includes success criteria
- Proven skill in executing that strategy by breaking down scope into smaller, high-value chunks, maintaining a prioritized backlog of validated user stories, and guiding the team through iterative development
- Strong technical background to discuss operational needs, system reliability, and technical constraints
- Understanding of human-centered design and how it can drive product direction
- Comfort working across disciplines (researchers, designers, engineers, etc.)
- Experience managing clients and stakeholders in a way that builds trust, alignment, and a healthy team environment
- Knowledge of various software development methodologies (e.g., agile, lean) and how to put them into practice
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end product delivery in complex technical systems
- Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams
- Experience delivering products in defense or similarly regulated environments
- Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment
- Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services
- Ability to travel for work from time to time
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional, cross-organizational team of researchers, designers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-impact products and services
- Translate user and partner needs into a cohesive product strategy that outlines vision, objectives, success metrics, product roadmap, and backlog
- Manage product direction and scope — from early user research through implementation
- Write and prioritize user stories, then organize them into clear release plans
- Facilitate team ceremonies like planning sessions, stakeholder syncs, and retrospectives
- Leverage data and feedback to inform the product roadmap, making thoughtful decisions about priorities and trade-offs
- Collaborate closely with government teams to share digital skills and product knowledge
- Navigate bureaucratic complexities with creativity, helping simplify processes along the way
- Coordinate with government partners to ensure seamless integration with their existing tools and processes
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