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Role Description

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Associate Product Manager to support small-scale products within a government contract alongside senior Product/Program Managers. Responsibilities span project planning, stakeholder communication, risk and scope management, quality control, and documentation. Ideal candidates are self-directed, trustworthy, and familiar with core product management principles. This position will be fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Organization: Assisting in the development of project plans, defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and creating a detailed timeline.
• Communication: Maintaining clear and open communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone is informed and aligned with project goals.
• Risk Management: Working with a Product Manager to identify potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate or address them to minimize project disruptions.
• Scope Management: Working with a Product Manager to control project scope and avoid scope creep by managing changes through a structured change control process.
• Quality Control: Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and conducting regular reviews to maintain quality.
• Time Management: Learning how to monitor project timelines, identifying potential delays, and taking corrective actions to keep the project on schedule.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing project challenges and resolving issues promptly to keep the project moving forward.
• Stakeholder Management: Engaging with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and managing their expectations throughout the project.
• Decision Making: Making informed and timely decisions, considering project constraints, and aligning with project objectives.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Reporting: Providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management, highlighting achievements, and addressing concerns.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable to changes in product requirements, market conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that the product delivers value to the customer and meets their expectations.
• Continuous Improvement: Seeking opportunities for learning and process improvement, and applying lessons learned to enhance future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience).
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks as an Associate Product Manager with minimal oversight.
• Foundational understanding of product management principles, tools, and practices.
• Strong organizational skills, including task planning, documentation, and timeline tracking.
• Effective communication skills for engaging team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze problems, and support timely decision-making.
• Experience maintaining accurate project documentation (plans, status reports, meeting minutes).
• Proven reliability and trustworthiness; consistently prepared and able to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and project conditions.
• Basic understanding of risk, scope, and quality management concepts.
• Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting product or project managers in a structured environment.
• Familiarity with stakeholder management and customer-focused approaches.
• Exposure to or experience with change control processes.
• Interest in continuous improvement and applying lessons learned to future work.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Corporate Discounts.
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content.
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance (available to full-time employees).
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Internal Mobility Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Flexible Work Environment.

Company Description

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.