IT Principal: Product Strategy & Roadmap

MAXIMUS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 165,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXIMUS is seeking a seasoned Product Leader to define and drive the long-term product vision and roadmap across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with executives and operational leaders to translate market insights into scalable, customer-focused solutions.

The role requires a strong track record in product strategy, portfolio management, and cross-functional leadership, with demonstrated success in transforming enterprise technology initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Product Management, Program Management, Technology Leadership, or related discipline.
• Strong product strategy, visioning, and roadmap development.
• Experience with product portfolio management and investment planning.
• Business-to-technology alignment and solution development.
• Business case development and financial analysis.
• Product lifecycle management.
• Market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Executive communication and influence.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Organizational change management and transformation.
• Risk assessment and strategic decision-making.
• Data-driven prioritization and performance measurement.
• Process improvement and operational excellence.
• Emerging technology evaluation and innovation leadership.
• Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive decisions across cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and drive the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for products, platforms, and solution portfolio.
• Develop forward-looking product strategies that evolve existing products into scalable, reusable solutions.
• Partner with business and operational leaders to understand objectives, customer needs, and market trends.
• Identify gaps between current capabilities and future business needs and develop strategies to close them.
• Analyze market trends, insights, and regulatory requirements to inform strategy and roadmap decisions.
• Establish clear product outcomes, success metrics, and strategic priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and modernization that create competitive advantage.

Skills

Product management

Program management

Technology leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

MAXIMUS is seeking a seasoned Product Leader to define and drive the long-term product vision and roadmap across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with executives and operational leaders to translate market insights into scalable, customer-focused solutions.

The role requires a strong track record in product strategy, portfolio management, and cross-functional leadership, with demonstrated success in transforming enterprise technology initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.