Product Manager/Product Owner

Position: Product Manager/Product Owner Client Location: Washington D.C Work Location: Two Days On-site and Rest of week Remote Duration: 8 months Interview: WebEx/skype/video conferencing (On-line test may be possible) Must have skills: • At least 8 years of experience in Product Management, including as a Product Manager or Product Owner role working with an Agile development team. • Experience with Change Management and Business Process Re-engineering • Experience in reviewing and creating effective technical documents and project plans. • Knowledge of project management and information technology specialty areas (e.g., application systems design, database management, computer equipment, software, and systems). • Knowledge and experience working in Federal or State Government, and an understanding of business and financial operations. • Should have experience in briefing Leadership on Progress, Risks, and Recommendations. • Expertise Supporting the preparation of Issue Papers and Reports for the Board of Directors and the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) • Knowledge and expertise with large Federal Benefit programs, or experience working with entities that participate in such programs. • Experience with Agile development concepts and tools (JIRA, Confluence), plus project management/process modeling software (MS Project, Visio, or equivalent). • Ability to work independently, but also collaborate and work across other departments as needed. • Bachelor Degree and/or relevant technical training with no preferred certification. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Should have Project Management Professional (PMP) • Should have Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)