Program Product Manager

Agile Six is a people-first, remote-work company that serves shoulder-to-shoulder with federal agencies to find innovative, human-centered solutions. We build better by putting people first. We are animated by our core values of Purpose, Wholeness, Trust, Self-Management and Inclusion. We deliver our solutions in autonomous teams of self-managed professionals (no managers here!) who genuinely care about each other and the work. We know that’s our company’s purpose – and that we can only achieve it by supporting a culture where people feel valued, self-managed, and love to come to work.

The Role:

Agile Six is looking for a Program Product Manager to join cross-functional agile teams working at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role will primarily be focused on working with a team of 4 Product Managers, a Lead Delivery Manager, and lead Architect/Engineer to establish standard ways of working: creating and managing product roadmaps, and backlogs, creating and maintaining documentation, and escalating and managing product issues. The Program Product Manager will be involved in presentations and workshops related to upcoming work as well as work completed. Additionally, the Program Product Manager will coach other Product Managers on the teams around product best practices, and provide feedback regarding continuous improvements from sprint to sprint. We look for Program Product Managers who embrace and promote empowerment and a growth mindset. If you care deeply not just about your own aptitude, but about supporting others’ growth, we’d love to hear from you. As an organization we embrace self-organizing teams. To that end, we look for people who are both tactical and strategic. Most importantly, we look for folks who are passionate about solving problems that impact millions of users. We are here to make a difference in government, and Product Managers are the primary champions of our cause! Responsibilities Vision and Purpose Foster a shared sense of purpose across product teams on the program. Define, communicate, and iteratively refine a clear vision that is compelling to users, stakeholders, and the team Establish clarity around the “why,” creating a shared sense of purpose at the sprint level so the teams can self-organize around solving problems Discovery Develop an expert understanding of the products, domains, users, and business Perform continuous product discovery leveraging UX research and design capabilities on the teams to identify and prioritize what needs the teams will meet in order to maximize value and outcome delivery Communication Convey high level intent in a way that fosters creative, cross-functional problem solving, and that supports team self-organization and team member self-management (i.e. user stories, story maps, etc.) Communicate product strategy, roadmaps, and progress to stakeholders to empower informed decision-making Agile Delivery Drive product development using agile delivery best practices. Work with the team Product Managers to manage the product roadmap and backlog and prioritize problems to be solved. Break down problems to be solved in ways that value can be delivered iteratively and incrementally. Lead the team to early validation of risky assumptions, and early and continuous delivery of value Collaborate with Program-level leads and team Product Managers in establishing standard best practices across all teams on the program. Balance strategic and tactical Product Management responsibilities based on the needs of the teams, stakeholders, and users Establish a healthy, trust-based rapport with teammates and stakeholders Collaboratively identify and work to understand stakeholder constraints. Develop solutions that address diverse and sometimes conflicting stakeholder needs We expect the responsibilities of this position to shift and grow organically over time, in response to considerations such as the unique strengths and interests of the selected candidate and other team members and an evolving understanding of the delivery environment Basic qualifications 10+ years of experience leveraging product discovery techniques that inform product vision, strategy, features, user stories, prioritization, and roadmapping With a relevant Bachelor’s degree, this requires 6+ years of Product Ownership/Management experience Effective communicator, leader, and motivator In-depth knowledge and application of Agile principles and practices Expertise in writing user stories and acceptance criteria that convey the what and why, leaving room for the team to creatively problem solve to determine the how Proven track record of launching products from conception to production, and managing clients and key stakeholders High level cross-disciplinary understanding of the software development process, including research, design, development, testing, and deployment Ability to effectively leverage one or more AI-powered prototyping tools and/or IDEs, including such tools as Vercel V0, Loveable, Replit, Copilot and Cursor, retaining oversight over all work produced by these tools. Experience utilizing AI tools and services and other enabling technologies such as MCP servers to understand problem domains, quickly prototype and vet solutions, and support software delivery on a cross-functional team Eagerness to grow one's AI skills and leverage AI where appropriate to improve outcomes Has lived and worked in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years Some of our clients may request or require travel from time to time. If this is a concern for you, we encourage you to apply and discuss it with us at your initial interview Additional preferred qualifications You are a U.S. Veteran. As a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, we recognize the transition to civilian life can be tricky, and welcome and encourage Veterans to apply Experience in Government contracting / civic tech At Agile Six, we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people who believe in our mission and who can contribute to our team in a variety of ways. Salary and Sixer Benefits To promote pay equity, we publish a salary range for each position. The salary for this position is: $168,768. Our benefits are designed to reinforce our core values of Wholeness, Self Management and Inclusion. The following benefits are available to all employees. We respect that only you know what balance means for your life and season. While we offer support from coaches, we expect you to own your wholeness, show up for work whole, and go home to your family the same. You will be seen, heard and valued. We expect you to offer the same for your colleagues, be kind (not controlling), be caring (not directive) and ready to participate in a state of flow. We mean it when we say “We build better by putting people first”.

All Sixers Enjoy:

Self-managed work/life balance and flexibility Competitive and equitable salary (equal pay for equal work)

• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) for all employees!

401K matching

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid short and long term disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Self-managed and generous paid time off
• Paid federal holidays and two floating holidays

Paid parental leave Self-managed professional development spending Self-managed wellness days Hiring practices Agile Six is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Note: We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in applying for any of these positions, please reach out to careers@agile6.com. We want to ensure you have the ability to apply for any position at Agile Six. Please read and respond to the application questions carefully. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.