Product Owner (Remote) - Tandym Group : Job Details

A top government integrator is seeking multiple Product Owners to support a large health program in Rockville, MD remotely.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Standard business (EST)
• Setting: Remote
• ***U.S. Citizenship required (must pass federal background investigation for a Public Trust)***
• ***Active Public Trust Clearance or ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance***

Responsibilities:

• Lead the product-release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with company objectives
• Ensure that the team and stakeholders have a shared understanding of the product goals
• Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is aligned with the product strategy and goals
• Clearly define user stories and acceptance criteria
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering and clarifying requirements and feedback
• Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder alignment with product goals and priorities
• Work closely with the development team to ensure clear understanding of requirements and priorities
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings
• Make critical decisions regarding product scope, feature prioritization, and trade-offs based on business value
• Balance short-term and long-term objectives in decision-making
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform product strategy and identify opportunities
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with large-scale projects/ program(s)
• 5+ years of experience working in an Agile role and environment
• Agile certifications Scrum Master (CSM, ACSM, CSP-SM)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Broad IT experience and deep understanding of IT Management and Engineering Management processes, Business Acumen, and Project Management
• In-depth knowledge of Agile Methodology for Project Management
• Experience with Standard System Engineering lifecycle concepts, Architectural frameworks, and artifacts to produce working solutions.
• Solid problem solving and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Experience within Federal Government, such as DHS, FDA, NIH, or HHS
• Certifications in Product Owner (CSPO, ACSPO, CSP-PO), Developer (CSD, CSD-P, ACSD); ACS-CF, CAL1, CAS-S1
• Certifications and experience with CMMI level certifications
• Proficiency with applicable project management tools and technology
• Familiar with Microsoft-aligned products like Power Platform, M365/MS Teams, and AVD
• Expertise in Atlassian suite products, including Azure, JAMF, Okta, etc.