Product Manager

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Washington, DC is looking for a Product Manager to define the end-to-end user experience and drive execution in data access management. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in managing complex workflows, knowledge of data governance, and proven ability to gather and synthesize requirements. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, security, and compliance teams to deliver scalable and compliant solutions. Excellent communication skills and agile experience are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with engineering teams on foundational capabilities.
• Proven ability to gather ambiguous requirements and drive alignment.
• Experience in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for data access management.
• Define and deliver core foundational workflows and capabilities.
• Partner closely with various teams to translate requirements into product specifications.

Skills

Experience managing complex workflow-driven products

Strong understanding of data access management

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate in an agile environment

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Washington, DC

Position Summary

• We are seeking a Product Manager to define the end-to-end user experience and drive the execution of data access management capabilities at the client.
• This role will partner across multiple teams within the IT division to build access management workflows and integrations that balance usability, governance, and security.

Requirements

The candidate shall possess the knowledge and skills set forth in the Technical Services Client, Section 3.2.4.1 for labor category Intermediate Product Manager.

• Experience managing complex workflow-driven products and services.
• Experience building products that span multiple user personas and require coordination across multiple teams or systems.
• Strong understanding of data access management, data governance, or identity and access management concepts including familiarity with access control models such as RBAC ABAC is a must.
• Proven ability to gather ambiguous requirements, synthesize input from diverse stakeholders (business, security, data governance, etc.), and drive alignment towards a clear product direction.
• Comfortable working closely with engineering teams on foundational capabilities, APIs, and system integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in an agile environment, owning the product backlog, defining and refining user stories, and delivering value through iterative, incremental releases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority and explain complex access and governance concepts clearly.
• Experience working with or integrating access management tools and platforms (e.g., entitlement systems, approval workflows, policy engines, identity providers) is a plus.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments is a plus.

Deliverables

• Manage the end-to-the-end product strategy and roadmap for data access management, covering the full user experience for data stewards, owners, access requesters, and approvers.
• Define and deliver core foundational workflows and capabilities for requesting, approving, granting, reviewing, and revoking access to data.
• Partner closely with business, engineering, data governance, security, and compliance teams to gather requirements and translate them into clear product specifications and priorities.
• Deeply understanding user needs and pain points across different people, and use that insight to drive intuitive, scalable, and compliant solutions.
• Lead discovery efforts including user research, journey mapping, and workflow design to ensure solutions are usable and aligned with real-world processes.
• Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform and architecture considerations to support scalable, policy-driven access management solutions.
• Define success metrics and continuously measure, iterate, and improve the product based on usage data and user feedback.
• Communicate product vision, progress, and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.