Lifecycle Associate Product Manager II

Position: Lifecycle Associate Product Manager

Location: Reston, Virginia (Remote in DMV Region Only)

Duration: 12 months

General Information

Job Description:  PURPOSE:

The Associate Product Manager - Lifecycle is responsible for supporting the Enterprise Product team by researching and then providing analyses to support product strategy and development. The Associate Product Manager- Life cycle will work with multiple stakeholders to enhance existing products and product management processes by coordinating the activities required. The Lifecycle Associate Product Manager role involves supporting multiple enterprise and product teams, particularly focusing on the transformation of FEPOC and measurement portfolios. Candidates should have experience as a Product Manager or have worked in a Product Management environment, demonstrating problem-solving skills, flexibility, and strong communication abilities. While a SAFe license and Product Management certifications are preferred, experience with Microsoft Office is required, with additional skills in Power BI and Jira being a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

25% Support Enterprise Product Vision and Strategy Effort: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and articulate the enterprise product vision. Conduct research and analysis to inform product strategy. Support product teams in incorporating enterprise vision and strategy in product roadmaps and prioritize features based on customer needs and business value.

25% Supporting Efforts to Measure Product Maturity: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess product maturity. Assist product teams in identifying, tracking, and reporting on these metrics. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate product performance. Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for product improvements.

25% Support Enterprise-Wide Innovation Efforts: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate ideas. Support product teams in translating ideas into actionable product features and user stories. Support product teams in aligning roadmaps with strategic goals.

25% Support Product Transformation: Identify process improvements and frameworks to enhance product development and delivery. Collaborate with teams to implement Agile methodologies and other product management best practices. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote a culture of continuous improvement. Work with product teams to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and enhance product quality.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details: Marketing, Business or related field

In Lieu of Education

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of progressive experience managing Product Lifecycle and/or Product Management and Development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Highly developed analytical skills and must be able to effectively communicate complex marketing and business related issues to a diverse audience (both written and orally)., Proficient

Ability to build productive relationships, be effective in individual and group meetings, be skilled in conflict resolution negotiations, and be able to lead and work effectively on cross-functional teams., Proficient

Aggressive in desire to produce innovative alternatives, and be willing to defend suggestions in varied circumstances., Proficient

Proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, Proficient

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Location:

• Reston, VA (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $33 - $38