Description
GDIT is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product strategy, execution, and optimization in a scaled Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAFe methodologies, a proven ability to define product vision, manage the product lifecycle, and drive large-scale initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives and program goals.
- Lead feature prioritization and backlog refinement for Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, customers, and Agile teams to translate high-level requirements into actionable features and stories.
- Own and manage the Program and ART-level backlogs, ensuring prioritization based on business value, compliance requirements, and customer needs.
- Facilitate and actively contribute to Program Increment (PI) Planning, providing clear direction on product goals and priorities.
- Continuously engage with stakeholders, customers, and end-users to validate product solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor product performance using data-driven metrics, adjusting strategy to optimize value delivery.
- Promote SAFe principles and best practices across teams, driving Agile maturity within the organization.
- Identify risks and dependencies early, proactively addressing blockers to ensure seamless product execution.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, facilitating communication across engineering, compliance, security, and business units.
- Demonstrate expertise in VersionOne, ensuring efficient backlog management, sprint planning, and Agile execution tracking.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in product management within a scaled Agile or SAFe organization.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex enterprise-level solutions using SAFe.
- Strong understanding of Lean-Agile principles, SAFe frameworks, and Agile best practices.
- Experience leading ARTs and working within a SAFe Large Solutions environment.
- Hands-on experience with VersionOne.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to translate business objectives into clearly defined Epics, Features, and Stories.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Preferred Requirements:
- SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (SAFe POPM) certification or equivalent.
- Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) or higher-level SAFe certification.
- Experience working in government, federal, or large-scale enterprise environments.
- Prior experience with modernizing legacy systems in a SAFe ecosystem.
- Deep knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and Agile budgeting.
- Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and DevSecOps practices.
Benefits:
- Full-flex work week
- 401K with company match
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
- Ability to make a real impact on the world around you