Senior Product Manager, Initial

Agile Six

. Lead a cross-functional agile team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs' Travel Pay product .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $158,804 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and agile practices, effectively leading cross-functional teams to deliver value through iterative planning and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in managing product backlogs, facilitating ceremonies, and communicating product roadmaps in complex environments.

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Product ManagementAgile PracticesStakeholder CommunicationBacklog ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Product OwnershipAgile MethodologiesUser Story WritingAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentDependency TrackingRelease PlanningIterative DeliveryProblem BreakdownTechnology DeliveryProject Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipMotivationNegotiationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

GitHubAI ToolsVercel V0LovableReplitCopilotCursorMCP Servers

Industry Keywords

Department of Veterans AffairsFederal IT EnvironmentsVA OITCross-Disciplinary UnderstandingClient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a cross-functional agile team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs' Travel Pay product
Own product and delivery for the team
Plan and facilitate sprint ceremonies, run meetings, and keep the team on track
Establish and refine team norms, rituals, and collaboration practices
Own release planning, dependency tracking, and status reporting
Coordinate with VA teams, product managers, and external partners
Facilitate cross-team discussions and negotiate release timing and scope
Raise and resolve blockers, escalating when necessary
Translate stakeholder priorities into a clear, iterative delivery plan
Shape and communicate the roadmap as priorities shift
Present recommendations to stakeholders based on user needs and delivery realities
Manage and prioritize the product backlog and lead backlog refinement
Break down problems for iterative and incremental value delivery
Lead early validation of risky assumptions and continuous delivery of value
Write user stories and acceptance criteria
Partner with UX research and design to understand users and prioritize valuable needs
Identify stakeholder constraints and develop solutions for diverse and conflicting needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of product management or product ownership experience, plus relevant experience in technology delivery or project management
Experience leading a team's agile practice, including facilitating ceremonies, without a dedicated scrum master or delivery manager
Experience delivering products that depend on multiple teams or external stakeholders, including coordinating and negotiating releases
Effective communicator, leader, and motivator
In-depth knowledge and application of Agile principles and practices
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
Comfort and familiarity working in GitHub, including issues, project boards, and pull request workflows
Openness to AI tools and good judgment about where they improve outcomes
Has lived and worked in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years
Some clients may request or require travel from time to time
Able to start within 2 to 4 weeks of an offer
Preferred: Experience working with government agencies and familiarity with VA OIT or similar federal IT environments
Preferred: Experience using AI-powered prototyping tools or IDEs such as Vercel V0, Lovable, Replit, Copilot, or Cursor, or MCP servers
Preferred: U.S. Veteran status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
401(k) with employer matching
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
Flexible PTO
Paid federal holidays
Paid parental leave
Sick time and wellness days