Description PURPOSE: Manages end-to-end delivery of team and internal projects from the initial kickoff to coordinating major launch milestones to maintaining and enhancing program performance over time. Guides clients through key decisions communicates and coordinates activities internally and across departments. Works on new needs for process and improvements and identifies and articulates internal client needs to the technology team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 35 Coordinates with internal client and internal teams to launch maintain and enhance complex Products. Guides internal clients through key decisions and communicates and coordinates activities internally and across network of stakeholders. 20 Manages and updates Product roadmaps Issues/Action Items/Risks and help product maturity. 20 Identifies and articulates new customer needs to the product teams. 10 Manages all aspects of implementation including ordering applicable equipment overseeing installation assisting with and supporting of Product/Feature creation managing communications and reconciling metrics upon completion. 15 Ensures and drives deliverables to completion per the product schedule. Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Education Details: Business Management or related field Experience: 10 years experience in a program operation roles with 3 years in a product management capacity. In Lieu of Education In lieu of a Bachelor's degree an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs - Strong Product Management Background : Experience in owning and driving various stages of the product lifecycle including ideation development launch and ongoing improvement. - Certifications: Preferred candidates should have product management certifications e.g. Pragmatic Institute AIPMM Product School and/or SAFe certifications. - Experience in AI/ML: Candidates with some experience in exposure to AI/ML-based product development. {Preferred} - Experience in organizations with strong product management cultures showcasing their ability to collaborate across teams adopt best practices and drive a product-first mindset. - Experience in Medium to Large Organizations: Candidates should have experience working in medium to large organizations and be familiar with the complexity and unique challenges of such environments. - Analytical and Technical Aptitude: A strong foundation in analyzing data and applying insights to product decisions with a bonus for technical acumen that supports work in AI/ML environments. - Experience in moving orgs from Program to Product Management - Experience with Agile/SAFe ServiceNow Aha - Experience in driving Customer focused enterprise wide initiatives - influencing Tech and Business departments Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems. Expert Proficient in Scaled Agile. Expert Proficient in project planning and life cycle development. Expert Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Expert Ability to train and mentor others. Advanced The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment exclusion or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities deadlines and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. Licenses/Certifications Certified Project Management Professional PMP-PMI Product Management SAFe Agile Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Reston,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.