Forward Deployed Product Lead

MetaPhase; Reston (VA); In loco; USD 150.000 - 175.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous PTO

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

MetaPhase is seeking a Forward Deployed Product Lead in Reston, VA to turn client mission needs into products that ship and get used. You own the product vision and backlog, guide agile delivery, and use modern AI tools daily.

This senior, hands-on role wears many hats—from product owner to technical advisor and presenter to client leaders. You will work onsite, collaborate with engineers, and travel up to 10%.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or a similar customer-facing role.
• Hands-on software development experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C#, with APIs, cloud platforms, and modern web frameworks.
• Hands-on use of modern AI tools (LLMs, AI coding tools, and AI APIs).
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills, including with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with agile delivery, including Scrum practices and backlog management.
• Ability to work onsite in Reston, Virginia, and travel up to 10%.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust.

Mansioni

• Understand mission needs and turn them into clear product goals and priorities.
• Own the product roadmap and backlog, and make trade-off calls with client and delivery team.
• Run agile ceremonies and act as scrum master when needed, keeping the team focused and moving.
• Build production-quality prototypes across the full stack, from front end and APIs to data and cloud, and hand them off ready to move into client production environments.
• Use modern AI tools to write, test, and review code faster, while holding to engineering standards for security, testing, and maintainability.
• Work closely with engineers on design, integration, and release of client solutions.
• Present demos, status, and recommendations to client leaders and executives.
• Gather user feedback, measure results, and adjust the product based on what works.

Conoscenze

Product management

Software development

AI tools

Client-facing

Agile delivery

Onsite availability

Public Trust eligibility

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

At MetaPhase , we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

At MetaPhase , we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference —for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?


• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?


• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?


• Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary

As a Forward Deployed Product Lead, you work side by side with our clients to turn their mission needs into products that ship and get used. You own the product vision and backlog, guide the team through agile delivery, and use modern AI tools every day to design, build, and improve solutions. This is a senior, hands‑on role. You wear many hats: product owner, developer, technical advisor, presenter, and trusted partner to client leaders. You are capable, curious, and customer‑oriented.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work directly with client stakeholders to understand mission needs and turn them into clear product goals and priorities.


• Own the product roadmap and backlog, and make trade‑off calls with the client and the delivery team.


• Run agile ceremonies and act as scrum master when needed, keeping the team focused and moving.


• Build production-quality prototypes across the full application stack, from front end and APIs to data and cloud, and hand them off ready to move into client production environments.


• Use modern AI tools to write, test, and review code faster, while holding to engineering standards for security, testing, and maintainability.


• Work closely with engineers on design, integration, and release of client solutions.


• Present demos, status, and recommendations to client leaders and executives.


• Gather user feedback, measure results, and adjust the product based on what works.

What We Need From You (Required)

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or a similar customer‑facing role.


• Hands‑on software development experience in one or more languages, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C#, plus familiarity with APIs, cloud platforms, and modern web frameworks.


• Hands‑on use of modern AI tools (such as LLM assistants, AI coding tools, and AI APIs).


• Strong client‑facing and presentation skills, including with senior stakeholders.


• Experience with agile delivery, including scrum practices and backlog management.


• Ability to work onsite in Reston, Virginia, and travel up to 10%.


• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust.

What Sets You Apart (Preferred)

• Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM, CSPO, or SAFe .


• Cloud or other technical certifications, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.


• Experience building or deploying AI‑enabled solutions for clients.


• Experience in federal or other regulated environments.


• Experience working embedded with a client or customer team.


• A track record of taking a product from idea to launch.

Work Location

Onsite at MetaPhase headquarters in Reston, Virginia.

Travel

Up to 10%.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Clearance Level

Eligible for Public Trust. U.S. Citizenship required .

Compensation

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $150,000 - $175,000.

Benefits & Perks

At MetaPhase , we care about your well‑being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability), 401(k) with company match , FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose — demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first. We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest‑growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation. MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by law.