Technical Product Manager (Remote)

GovCIO; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Technical Product Manager to oversee the full software development lifecycle for assigned products, with deep expertise in low-code/no-code platforms and Appian. This fully remote US-based role requires coordinating with engineering, data, QA, design, and operations to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will drive strategy, refine backlogs, and lead agile ceremonies while partnering with governance and stakeholders to align with customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years experience (or commensurate)
• 5+ years experience developing on the Appian platform
• Certified Appian Lead Developer
• Experience managing products from requirements through testing and production release
• Experience building products or complex features from ground up and delivering on goals
• Excellent presentation skills and executive communication
• Strong in Agile Project Management methodologies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Jira

Responsibilities

• Manage the full software development lifecycle for assigned product(s)
• Facilitate strategy and prioritization discussions
• Translate high-level vision into actionable plans
• Build and maintain the product roadmap with stakeholder input
• Collaborate with engineering, design, data, QA and operations teams
• Lead and/or support agile ceremonies with development teams
• Ensure cross-functional communication to remove blockers and track progress
• Analyze product usage with data teams and define KPIs
• Foster agile best practices and drive team velocity
• Coordinate discovery and requirements with experts and teams
• Oversee multiple projects including planning, risk mgmt and reporting
• Lead dynamic meetings with cross-functional teams
• Advise clients on solution options to achieve objectives
• Work with strategic delivery partners and vendors
• Coordinate efforts across teams through communication

Skills

Product management

Agile project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Presentation skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Certifications (PMP, ITIL, SAFe Agile)

Tools

Appian

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

The Technical Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the full software development lifecycle for assigned products, in support of the VA Office of Connected Care specifically with expertise of low-code no-code platform.

This position will a fully remote position located within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full software development process lifecycle for assigned product(s)

• Facilitate strategy and prioritization discussions

• Transform high-level vision into detailed action plans

• Build and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring prioritization aligns with customer needs, technical feasibility and stakeholder input.

• Collaborate with engineering, design, data, QA and operations teams to ensure product quality and delivery.

• Lead and/or support sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review and retrospective sessions in partnership with the development team(s).

• Ensure continuous communication across cross-functional teams to remove blockers, track progress, and maintain alignment.

• Partner with data teams to analyze product usage, optimize user experience, and define KPIs

• Use Scrum Master experience or knowledge to foster agile best practices, improve team velocity and drive execution discipline.

• Consult and coordinate with experts and cross-disciplinary teams to conduct discovery and establish clear requirements that meet user needs

• Manage multiple projects, to include planning, risk management and mitigation, training and communication, regular status reporting, and associated documentation

• Lead and participate in dynamic meetings with cross-functional teams, orchestrating discussions and ensuring clear objectives are met

• Conceptualize, analyze, and advise clients on solution options to achieve their objectives

• Work closely with strategic delivery partners, subcontractors, and vendors

• Coordinate efforts across numerous teams through frequent and effective communication

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

• Specifically with 5+ years experience developing on the Appian platform

• Certified Appian Lead Developer

• You’ll be responsible for managing a product, or a suite of products from requirements gathering through the testing and production release cycle.

• You have helped build products or complex feature sets from the ground up, organizing efforts to incrementally deliver on product direction and goals.

• You have excellent presentation skills to include building slide decks and effective communication with executive leadership.

• You are strong in Agile Project Management methodologies and procedures.

• You are proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Agile Tools such as Jira.

• You have a bachelor’s degree, and preferably also a master’s and/or applicable certifications (PMP, ITIL, SAFe Agile).

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• You can articulate the difference between product and project management and provide concrete examples of both.

• You possess strong emotional intelligence, enabling you to tailor your communication style and convey technical concepts across interdisciplinary teams.

• Prior experience working with or delivering solutions on the Appian platform.

Posted Salary Range

USD $175,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility