Senior Product Manager - Agile, User-Centered Delivery

Steampunk; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk seeks a Product Manager who embodies servant leadership, systems thinking, and product-focused collaboration to guide cross-functional teams delivering digital services. You will blend Agile with design thinking and user-centered outcomes, translating user needs into prioritized features and clear roadmaps.

You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, work with designers, engineers, and clients, and maintain Agile artifacts in Jira.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience applying Agile Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives).
• Collaborate with clients, designers, and engineers to align goals, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Apply design thinking to improve problem solving and value delivery.
• Connect user journeys to backend processes and organizational systems.
• Translate user insights and business goals into iterative development cycles with a focus on outcomes.
• Maintain Agile artifacts in Jira to promote transparency and delivery rhythm.
• Manage and refine product backlog ensuring alignment with capacity and sprint goals.
• Coach teams in Agile best practices and remove blockers for autonomous teams.
• Partner with product owners to prioritize MVP delivery and refine roadmap items.

Skills

Servant leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Systems thinking

User-centered design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Steampunk seeks a Product Manager who embodies servant leadership, systems thinking, and product-focused collaboration to guide cross-functional teams delivering digital services. You will blend Agile with design thinking and user-centered outcomes, translating user needs into prioritized features and clear roadmaps.

You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, work with designers, engineers, and clients, and maintain Agile artifacts in Jira.