On-Call Lead Product Manager

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is seeking an On-Call Lead Product Manager to guide federal IT delivery, shaping Agile processes and the product backlog. You will collaborate with senior consultants, executives, and client teams to drive value with an MVP mindset across multiple workstreams.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, consultative environment with a bias for action and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a digital product delivery role.
• 3+ years direct product management or product strategy on an Agile team.
• 2+ years experience in a professional consulting role.
• 1+ years experience leading virtual workshops using human-centered design or design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Leads Federal client engagements and shapes Agile team processes.
• Translates client needs into product vision, backlog, and MVP mindset.
• Facilitates workshops and stakeholder alignment across teams.
• Delivers artifacts explaining product vision, strategy, and requirements.
• Supports proposal writing and internal growth initiatives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Product management tools (JIRA, Conflu

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MURAL

Job description

We are currently hiring an experienced On-Call Lead Product Manager to serve as a senior engagement leader in support of our federal government clients. Our Team Join a team of senior consultants and problem-solvers working to champion product thinking in federal IT delivery. Product Managers @ ICF Next are difference-makers. They understand and connect with the client mission and act as the curators and stewards of the product vision throughout Agile IT Modernizations. This is a dynamic and visible senior consultant position, capable of wearing different hats and communication styles in different settings to depending on the day and context: teammate or leader, collaborator or visionary, listener or coach, business development or delivery. ICF is a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include embracing differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

Our Work A Lead Product Manager in our practice: Serves as a leader on federal client engagements, shapes the Agile team and processes for success and drives the backlog of work in the right direction Is a consultant first; able to effectively represent our practice’s product management playbook and the services we sell in the way they do their work, while also tailoring their approach on a project-by-project basis to deliver value to their teams and customers Uncovers and articulates the needs and goals of the client organization as they relate to the contract and product; Loves to dig in and make sense of things, can quickly get smart on a new program or subject matter Collaborates with a variety of internal and external experts, facilitates conversations and workshops to brainstorm and get buy-in for decisions Generates clear and compelling artifacts to explain the product vision, strategy, process, target outcomes, progress toward those outcomes, and high-level requirements to a variety of audiences Brings a minimum viable product (MVP) mindset to everything they do, keeps the team focused on what matters in different phases and minimizing risks, while also creating time, space, and confidence amongst our teams to innovate and deliver the best results long-term Manages and plans Agile work across multiple workstreams, can effectively balance and steer discovery and delivery tasks to drive the backlog and deliver value to users continuously Is a team player with excellent problem-solving and consensus-building skills; fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, innovation, honesty, and best ideas forward Is an active member of our product practice; contributes to our community by building relationships across the company, mentoring others, creating and collecting best practices, supporting proposal writing, other internal initiatives that help us grow and thrive

As an on-call with our team, you might work zero to 30 hours per week, depending on our workload.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in a digital product delivery role
• 3+ years direct product management or product strategy experience on an Agile team (e.g. as a product owner or product manager)
• 2+ years experience in a professional consulting role
• 1+ years experience leading virtual workshops that employ human-centered design, design thinking, or generative brainstorming techniques
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance, must reside in the United States

Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, professional experience on integrated cross-functional Agile teams that include discovery functions such as user research and UX design SMEs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with product management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Mural

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with distributed remote-first teams
• Experience working on federal contracts in a variety of engagement models and team sizes, including custom open-source development, low-code/no-code solutions, data projects, and management consulting related roles
• Agile Product management training or certifications such as SAFeÒ POPM, Pragmatic, Product School or equivalent

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $108,476.00 - $184,409.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.