Head of Product, Public Sector Transformation

Synergy Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing is seeking a strategic Head of Product to lead product direction for a diverse portfolio serving government and community services. The role requires bridging public-sector needs with stakeholders, opportunities, and innovation, establishing investment priorities and guiding portfolio strategy.

The ideal candidate will drive adoption at scale, possess strong business acumen, and excel in complex operating environments, collaborating closely with Engineering and Platform teams to

Qualifications

• Significant product management leadership experience with ownership of strategy, execution, launch, and long-term performance.
• Proven success delivering customer-facing products or major product portfolios, including difficult prioritization and investment decisions.
• Strong skills in customer discovery, market analysis, business strategy, data-driven decision-making, and executive communication.
• Technical proficiency to partner with engineering on APIs, data platforms, AI initiatives, system integrations, and legacy technology considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a unified product strategy across existing product lines, modernization initiatives, and emerging market opportunities.
• Lead product discovery efforts, roadmap planning, go-to-market readiness, pricing and packaging recommendations, user adoption initiatives, and lifecycle management activities.
• Establish performance measures for products, including customer value, engagement, retention, service effectiveness, and financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Platform teams to develop scalable, API-driven capabilities for legacy and next-gen solutions.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop product management talent while elevating product excellence and cross-functional decision-making.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmapping

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

AI governance

Leadership

Executive communication

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

Analytics dashboards

Job description

Synergy Staffing is seeking a strategic Head of Product to lead product direction for a diverse portfolio serving government and community services. The role requires bridging public-sector needs with stakeholders, opportunities, and innovation, establishing investment priorities and guiding portfolio strategy.

The ideal candidate will drive adoption at scale, possess strong business acumen, and excel in complex operating environments, collaborating closely with Engineering and Platform teams to