Lead Product Manager

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Equipment provided

Travel opportunities

Professional development stipend

AI learning opportunities

Connectivity reimbursement

Remote workspace setup

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Lead Product Manager based in the United States to shape product strategy and guide cross-functional teams in building impactful, user-centered digital services for public benefits access.

You will mentor other product managers, collaborate with government partners, and drive measurable outcomes across design, research, and engineering, in a remote, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience.
• Proven success delivering high-quality products with agile delivery cycles.
• Experience using user research, usability testing, and data analytics to inform decisions.
• Strong product judgment on prototyping, experiments, and direction changes.
• Experience crafting and reviewing roadmaps, strategies, and feature specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own product strategies and roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Make informed trade-offs balancing user needs, partner expectations, and timelines.
• Communicate vision, strategy, and priorities clearly to teams and stakeholders.
• Align with government partners and stakeholders to define shared goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to test, develop, and deliver user-centered solutions.
• Apply iterative delivery to keep products aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

User research

Data analytics

Product strategy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Mentoring

AI tools awareness

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Product Manager based in the United States.As a Lead Product Manager, you will shape product strategy and guide cross-functional teams in building impactful, user-centered digital services. You will help individuals access essential public benefits and services while enabling government agencies to deliver more effective, accessible, and lasting solutions. Working across product, design, research, engineering, and program teams, you will translate complex needs into clear priorities and actionable roadmaps. You will collaborate closely with government partners and other stakeholders to align expectations, navigate trade-offs, and deliver measurable outcomes. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced product leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by meaningful social impact. You will also mentor fellow product managers and contribute to strengthening shared practices across the product discipline.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and own product strategies and roadmaps, working with program leads and cross-functional colleagues to establish clear priorities and objectives.
• Make informed trade-off decisions that balance user needs, partner expectations, project scope, and delivery timelines.
• Communicate product vision, strategy, and priorities clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Build alignment with government partners and other stakeholders, collaborating with program and discipline colleagues to define shared goals.
• Contribute to identifying and scoping future opportunities within your product area.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including design, research, and engineering, to test, develop, and deliver effective user-centered solutions.
• Use iterative delivery practices to ensure products remain aligned with their strategic objectives and deliver meaningful results.
• Identify, communicate, and escalation delivery risks, working with program and discipline leads to develop mitigation strategies.
• Improve team workflows and delivery processes in partnership with engineering and other leads to increase efficiency and focus.
• Mentor other product managers and help establish strong product management practices across teams.
• Foster constructive communication by listening actively, exchanging feedback openly, addressing disagreements promptly, and encouraging diverse perspectives.
• Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as organizational priorities evolve.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of product management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading high-quality product development using agile methodologies and iterative delivery cycles.
• Experience using user research, usability testing, and data analytics to inform, validate, and refine product decisions.
• Strong product judgment, including the ability to determine when to prototype, experiment, build, or change direction.
• Experience developing and reviewing product strategies, roadmaps, and feature specifications, as well as providing constructive feedback to teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to incorporate feedback when it supports product goals, project outcomes, and user needs.
• Ability to facilitate productive discussions, navigate difficult decisions, and make informed trade-offs.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day delivery while maintaining alignment with a longer-term product vision.
• Ability to identify product challenges and advocate for appropriate changes to resources, scope, or requirements.
• Experience connecting team priorities to broader organizational strategy and recommending improvements that strengthen team outcomes.
• Curiosity about emerging AI tools and a commitment to using them responsibly and effectively.
• A strong commitment to improving government services and helping people access the support and benefits they need.

Additional experience that would be advantageous includes:

• Experience with Medicaid, public benefits, or insurance products.
• Product advisory or consulting experience in government, civic technology, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience working directly with state or county government partners.

Benefits:

• Annual salary: Target compensation ranges from $128,945 to $157,850, depending on market and geographic location. Compensation details are discussed during the initial recruiter screening.
• Remote work: Work remotely from anywhere in the United States, provided your primary residence remains within the country.
• Working schedule: Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with internal meetings generally scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Health insurance: At least one health insurance option with no employee premium for individual coverage, plus a minimum employer contribution of 80% toward dependent coverage.
• Retirement plan: 100% employer matching on the first 3% of employee contributions. After three years of service, an additional 50% match applies to contributions between 3% and 5%, allowing for a maximum employer contribution of 5%.
• Paid time off: Open personal time off subject to manager approval, at least 14 paid holidays, and an organization-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
• Paid sick leave: Up to 96 hours annually.
• Parental and family leave: 17 weeks of paid leave.
• Sabbatical: Three weeks of paid sabbatical after five years of service.
• Remote workspace support: A one-time $700 setup benefit, consisting of a $200 stipend in the first paycheck and up to $500 in reimbursement under the equipment policy.
• Connectivity reimbursement: $50 per month toward cell phone and/or internet expenses.
• Professional development: A $500 annual stipend, prorated in the year of hire, with up to $500 of unused funds eligible to roll over annually, up to a maximum of $1,000.
• AI learning opportunities: Training and guidance for employees who use AI in their roles, along with opportunities to develop AI-related skills for career growth.
• Equipment: A company-provided laptop.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside supportive colleagues in a cross-functional environment that values shared purpose, respect, collaboration, and meaningful results.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required, with an expected maximum of 15% of working time.