Software Product Management Lead, Subject Matter Expert (SME-SPML)
Location: Hybrid within proximity to DCA for occasional meetings
Clearance: Active DoD Secret required
Employment Type: Full-Time (Must be an employee of Prime Contractor)
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Software Product Management Lead for a potential opportunity to support a high-visibility Department of Defense (DoD) program. In this role, you will lead software product strategy, oversee iterative development and release planning, manage product roadmaps, and collaborate closely with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. This position is ideal for a senior software product leader who thrives in mission-focused environments and enjoys guiding the development of complex, high-availability systems. What You’ll Do
- Lead execution and management of software product strategy and development activities.
- Provide direction, oversight, and quality assurance for program deliverables.
- Drive backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative product release execution.
- Define and prioritize Epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria based on mission requirements.
- Communicate product status, roadmaps, metrics, and priorities to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support architecture, design, and implementation of mission-critical software capabilities.
- Must be an employee of the prime contractor (cannot be a subcontractor-only role).
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or related technical field.
- 9+ years senior-level experience with DoD software architecture & development for mission-critical systems.
- 9+ years of experience supporting Agile / iterative software development and sprint release planning.
- Experience defining and prioritizing Epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- 4+ years of experience presenting product strategies and roadmaps to diverse stakeholder groups.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance (required on Day 1).
- Agile / Scrum / SAFe certification, such as:
- PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe SM, SAFe PO/PM.
- Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Military Service operational mission areas.
- 3+ years of experience with AWS GovCloud and/or DoD CC SRG environments.
- 9+ years of experience supporting U.S. Service systems (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard).
- Work on solutions that directly impact national defense missions.
- Lead meaningful software initiatives in a collaborative, solution-focused environment.
- Competitive compensation and full benefits.
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company and is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.
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