Senior IT Product Manager (Hybrid)

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Corporation Commission in Richmond, VA is hiring two Senior IT Product Managers to lead large product teams and drive enterprise Agile delivery in support of SCC objectives.

These roles report to the CIO and involve coordinating cross‑divisional work, developing roadmaps, managing backlogs, and partnering with executives to advance initiatives such as cloud migration and ERP consolidation. Hybrid schedule with three days in-office and two remote.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years in program management or IT delivery
• Experience leading multi-division, high-visibility initiatives
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Jira/Planner tools
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including PowerBI
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead teams

Responsibilities

• Provide senior program leadership for product areas
• Lead large product teams and manage capacity
• Coordinate with ETS leadership and executives
• Prioritize multi-team backlogs aligned to strategy
• Translate business requirements into program plans
• Promote enterprise Agile transformation

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

Jira

Planner

PowerBI

SharePoint

Teams

Visio

Project

Job description

Starting Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000

The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) division is hiring two Senior IT Product Managers to support SCC business objectives through enterprise program leadership and Agile-aligned, product-focused delivery. Reporting to the Chief of Enterprise Portfolio and Programs and supporting the Chief Information Officer (CIO), these senior-level roles are responsible for directing large product teams, coordinating shared resources, and partnering closely with division leadership to deliver capabilities that advance the SCC’s mission. Examples of major initiatives supported by these roles include the SCC’s enterprise cloud migration and building relocation activities associated with the Tyler Building renovation; executive-level oversight of the SCC’s Artificial Intelligence Program; and coordination of financial system consolidation efforts with the Department of the Treasury, among other prioritized initiatives.

These positions typically work a hybrid schedule, consisting of three days in the office and two days working remotely each week, and offer a variety of professional development opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide senior program leadership for assigned product areas, overseeing planning, prioritization, execution, and cross-division coordination to meet SCC business objectives
• Lead large product teams and shared resources by establishing clear priorities, managing capacity, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Serve as a senior liaison between product teams, business partners, ETS leadership, and executive stakeholders
• Oversee development and prioritization of multi-team product and program backlogs to ensure work directly supports the SCC’s strategic direction
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable program plans, work sequences, user stories, milestones, and acceptance criteria
• Guide Agile delivery activities by supporting sprint planning, backlog refinement, cross-team coordination, reviews, and retrospectives
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, release plans, dependency maps, risk registers, dashboards, and portfolio reporting artifacts
• Track and report progress using the SCC’s portfolio and Agile management tools; prepare briefings, presentations, and executive-level summaries
• Coordinate resource planning, operational readiness, and business continuity considerations related to program delivery
• Manage vendor engagements, procurement workflows, contract needs, and third-party relationships supporting program execution
• Lead development and maintenance of SOPs, workflows, standards, and documentation supporting program governance and product operations
• Champion the SCC’s enterprise Agile transformation by promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and mature product-centric practices
• Perform other related work as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in program management, product ownership, IT modernization, or enterprise delivery roles
• Experience leading multi-division, high-visibility technology or modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with tools such as Jira, Planner, or similar Agile work-management platforms
• Strong facilitation, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, Project, and PowerBI
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, prioritization, and sound leadership judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise initiative, and demonstrate professionalism and dependability
• Ability to collaborate effectively across divisions and build strong working relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field is preferred but not required with additional professional experience
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO, PSPO, SAFe POPM, CSM, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL Foundation, or other Agile/product credentials

SCC Information

Located in downtown Richmond, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) is an independent state agency with regulatory authority over public utilities, insurance, state-chartered financial institutions, investment securities, retail franchising, and utility and railroad safety, as well as serving as the state’s central filing office for businesses. The SCC is also charged with administering Virginia’s health insurance marketplace. The SCC’s structure is unique. No other state has a single agency with such a broad array of regulatory responsibility.

The SCC offers our employees rewarding, impactful work; flexible telework options and work-life balance; and professional development opportunities. The SCC fosters a high-performing workforce with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and alignment with the SCC’s mission and strategic goals. Core benefits provided to SCC employees include competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, leave programs, and paid holidays. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. The state funds a short and long-term disability program. As a state agency, SCC employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The SCC regulates various companies and industries in Virginia. To avoid any conflict, employees are required to complete a Conflict of Interest Form disclosing securities they or their family members own or employment by a family member in a regulated company. Employees must dispose of securities in a regulated company.

The SCC prohibits immediate family members of an employee, including a spouse, child, stepchild, sibling, step- and half-sibling, parent, step-parent, or other household member of the employee, from working in the same Division or being in the same management hierarchy. In addition, the SCC prohibits romantic or intimate relationships among managers and employees in the same management hierarchy.

The SCC does not provide employer sponsorship. We use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The SCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer, we value and encourage veterans and members of the Reserves and National Guard to apply.

The information you submit must clearly demonstrate your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Interview consideration is based on the information submitted online. If requested, the SCC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and interview process. A background investigation is conducted on the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

This position is classified in the SCC Salary Structure as a grade 14 and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The starting salary will be commensurate with a candidate’s qualifications and experience and will be within the starting salary range posted in this advertisement.