Product Manager for Application Development - Washington DC

Product Manager for Application Development - Washington DC

Summary All Native Group is seeking a Product Manager for Application Development to support the US Department of State in Washington DC. The Product Manager for Application Development is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of software products from concept through launch and beyond. Essential Functions Coordinate with cross-functional teamsincluding engineering, design, and customer supportto ensure product alignment with business objectives and user needs. Define product vision and strategy, gathering and prioritizing customer and market requirements, and working closely with technical teams to deliver products that meet organizational standards. Analyze and optimize product performance post-launch, using customer feedback and data analytics to drive iterative improvements and feature updates. Identify and advise Program Office leadership of current trends, generate user-friendly reports to inform Program Office leadership of key metrics and progress towards goals, and provide necessary data (as well as trend analysis) to Program Office leadership to allow management to make evidence-based, data-driven leadership decisions Determine the overall design and structure of cloud based enterprise applications as well as iteratively enhance their functionality. Capabilities Product Strategy and Vision : Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with organizational goals. Collect data through customer feedback and industry trends to guide the product strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features and product updates based on such. Ensures that all stakeholders are informed of any issues or design changes required or requested, and their priority. Cross-functional Coordination : Lead the product development process by working closely with engineering, design, and customer support teams to ensure successful product launches. Manage the product backlog and release plans; and communicate product goals and updates to all relevant parties. Data Analysis and Iteration : Monitor product performance using analytics and customer feedback to inform ongoing improvements. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to refine product strategies and identify growth opportunities. Supervisory Responsibility None required for this position Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Experience IT experience demonstrated via education, professional certification, or specific work-related experience. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, deliver and support information technology systems and services with paramount knowledge requirements in the field of IT principles, concepts, and methods. Experience in product management for software development, including familiarity with Agile methodologies, user experience (UX) principles, and software lifecycle management, is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a projectized organizational structure. Education Bachelor's Degree, and IT experience demonstrated via education, professional certification, or specific work-related experience. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Ability to rapidly develop broad, multi-disciplinary expertise in the primary functional area of Information Technology Management, as well as principles of government accounting, budgeting, strategic planning, policy analysis, and operational medical planning. The incumbent reports to the applicable Program Office Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Government Technical Monitor (GTM) with potentially administrative oversight provided through an onsite team leader works independently in their substantive area of expertise on analytical products and projects, and maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of their assigned Program Office and the product development team. The incumbent's key duties include : (1) knowledge management functions; (2) data collection and analysis; (3) operational and trend analysis; and (4) monitoring and data assurance necessary to ensure adequate internal controls on Government operations. Security Clearance A Secret clearance is required top secret preferred.