Senior/staff/principal Product Manager (nara) - Remote Eligible

Senior/Staff/Principal Product Manager (NARA)

This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in designing, building, and delivering high-impact digital products for a major government agency. You will define product strategy, translate user and stakeholder needs into actionable roadmaps, and guide teams through iterative development to ensure secure, efficient, and user-centered solutions. The position combines technical product expertise, human-centered design principles, and strategic decision-making in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment. You will work closely with engineers, designers, researchers, and government stakeholders to create solutions that preserve and provide secure access to critical historical records. This role is ideal for product leaders who thrive in complex, mission-driven projects and enjoy shaping innovative solutions that have lasting public impact. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential to navigate technical and bureaucratic challenges while delivering measurable outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams of designers, engineers, researchers, and subject matter experts to deliver impactful digital products
• Define and execute product strategy, vision, objectives, success metrics, and roadmaps
• Translate user and partner needs into prioritized features, product backlogs, and release plans
• Facilitate team ceremonies including planning sessions, stakeholder syncs, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with government teams to share digital expertise and ensure seamless integration with existing systems
• Use data and feedback to inform product decisions, make trade-offs, and adjust priorities as needed
• Navigate complex regulatory and bureaucratic environments creatively, simplifying processes and driving results

Requirements:

• Proven technical product experience, including APIs, system services, and pipelines
• Strong understanding and application of lean product principles, MVP development, and outcome-focused roadmaps
• Ability to define problems clearly, establish success criteria, and guide teams through iterative development
• Skilled in stakeholder management and client-facing communication to build trust and alignment
• Knowledge of human-centered design and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile or Lean
• Experience managing products in technical environments, including cloud operations and maintenance
• Ability to obtain a federal public trust (Tier 2) and work within U.S. territories
• Eastern Time zone availability and occasional travel as required
• Preferred: experience in large-scale data migration, archives/records management, consulting, or civic technology

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on seniority level, ranging from $150,000 to $230,000 depending on role (Senior, Staff, Principal)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D coverage
• Flexible healthcare and dependent care FSAs, and health savings accounts
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of salary with no vesting period
• Generous paid time off: ~25 days plus 11 federal holidays, up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Performance rewards including salary increases, bonuses, and stock options
• Professional development allowance of $2,000 per year
• Tech allowance of $750 annually and $100 swag budget
• Charity donation matching up to $500 per year
• Fully remote-friendly, flexible work environment focused on impactful public service