Product Manager - HR Applications

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Product Manager for HR applications to guide backlog, define the product vision, and align deliverables with mission needs.

You will work closely with HR stakeholders, developers, and leadership in a SAFe environment to prioritize features and enable timely releases. The role requires SAFe experience, familiarity with PeopleSoft HR modules, and strong communication to translate user needs into concrete, testable requirements that drive enterprise HR capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Product Manager/Owner or similar role supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience in SAFe, backlog management, PI planning, and cross-team coordination.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft HR modules and enterprise HR processes.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Manager for HR applications within Customers Corporate Applications portfolio.
• Define product vision, roadmap, and priorities in alignment with organizational objectives and user needs.
• Partner with HR stakeholders, business process owners, developers, architects, testers, and program leadership to translate business needs into actionable product requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize product backlogs, features, and enablers in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Support Program Increment (PI) planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and other Agile ceremonies as appropriate.
• Develop and communicate product goals, release plans, dependency risks, and delivery status to stakeholders.
• Ensure HR application capabilities support business processes such as personnel actions, talent management, workforce administration, reporting, and related enterprise functions.
• Coordinate enhancements, defect resolution, system integrations, and sustainment activities for PeopleSoft-based and related corporate applications.
• Gather, analyze, and validate user requirements, ensuring alignment with technical feasibility and mission value.
• Use metrics, stakeholder feedback, and operational insight to inform prioritization and continuous product improvement.
• Support change management, user adoption, and stakeholder engagement efforts associated with new or updated HR capabilities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, data, testing, and infrastructure teams to support compliant and reliable delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies affecting product delivery and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Product management

SAFe / Agile

Stakeholder communication

Backlog management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft HR

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager - HR Applications

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

CACI is seeking a Product Manager to support, plan, deliver, and lifecycle management of human resources applications and related enterprise capabilities. This role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders, functional users, and technical delivery teams to ensure HR application investments align with mission needs, workforce requirements, and enterprise modernization goals.

The ideal candidate brings experience in Agile product management within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment and has working familiarity with PeopleSoft and NGA enterprise systems. This individual will help define priorities, manage product backlogs, coordinate releases, and drive continuous improvement across HR application capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Manager for HR applications within Customers Corporate Applications portfolio.
• Define product vision, roadmap, and priorities in alignment with organizational objectives and user needs.
• Partner with HR stakeholders, business process owners, developers, architects, testers, and program leadership to translate business needs into actionable product requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize product backlogs, features, and enablers in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Support Program Increment (PI) planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and other Agile ceremonies as appropriate.
• Develop and communicate product goals, release plans, dependency risks, and delivery status to stakeholders.
• Ensure HR application capabilities support business processes such as personnel actions, talent management, workforce administration, reporting, and related enterprise functions.
• Coordinate enhancements, defect resolution, system integrations, and sustainment activities for PeopleSoft-based and related corporate applications.
• Gather, analyze, and validate user requirements, ensuring alignment with technical feasibility and mission value.
• Use metrics, stakeholder feedback, and operational insight to inform prioritization and continuous product improvement.
• Support change management, user adoption, and stakeholder engagement efforts associated with new or updated HR capabilities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, data, testing, and infrastructure teams to support compliant and reliable delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies affecting product delivery and recommend mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience serving in a Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar product delivery role supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience working in a SAFe environment, including backlog management, PI planning, and cross-team coordination.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft applications, particularly HR or human capital management modules.
• Knowledge of enterprise HR business processes and supporting application workflows.
• Experience translating stakeholder needs into features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting complex system integrations and enterprise application environments.
• Ability to analyze competing priorities and make recommendations based on mission and business value.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of War enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Intel systems, processes, and governance structures.
• Experience with HR modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise platform sustainment effort

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.