Technical Product Lead

ICF

. Maintain the operating system connecting roadmap, backlog, delivery plans, dependency logs, decision tracking, release alignment, Product Ops dashboard inputs, and cross-team coordination .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $74,090 - $125,954 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile Delivery, Product Operations, and Program Execution, with a strong focus on dependency management, decision tracking, and cross-team collaboration. Proficient in developing executive-level dashboards and facilitating Program Increment Planning events to ensure successful delivery of complex technology programs.

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Agile Delivery ManagementProduct OperationsDependency ManagementExecutive-Level Dashboard DevelopmentCross-Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Agile MetricsProgram Increment PlanningRelease PlanningRisk ManagementDelivery Metrics TrackingSoftware Development LifecycleEnterprise Delivery Governance

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceAzure DevOpsMicrosoft ProjectMiro

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe RTESAFe Program ConsultantPMPCertified Scrum MasterProfessional Scrum Master

Industry Keywords

Cloud ModernizationData AnalyticsFederal AgencyStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the operating system connecting roadmap, backlog, delivery plans, dependency logs, decision tracking, release alignment, Product Ops dashboard inputs, and cross-team coordination
Ensure teams follow common backlog standards, readiness criteria, planning calendars, reporting rhythms, and escalation paths
Work with Agile Delivery Managers, Domain Product Managers, Functional Leads, and the Program Manager to keep risks, dependencies, decisions, and delivery status visible
Apply product operations, integrated planning, dependency management, decision logs, dashboards, release planning, Agile metrics, and portfolio coordination
Collaborate with product, engineering, security, governance, quality, and customer-facing stakeholders
Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence to support traceability and continuous improvement
Support modernization of a federal agency's cloud-based enterprise data and analytics ecosystem
Participate in occasional onsite meetings at the client site in Washington, DC

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements
Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Product Operations, Computer Science, Public Administration, or related field; or a high school diploma with four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role
Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of relevant experience
Experience leading Agile delivery, product operations, program execution, or Release Train Engineer functions within large, complex technology programs
Experience planning and facilitating Program Increment Planning events, release planning activities, roadmap synchronization, and cross-team delivery coordination
Experience managing integrated delivery plans, dependency tracking, decision logs, risk registers, and issue escalation processes across multiple teams and workstreams
Experience supporting Agile Release Trains, Scrum teams, product teams, and delivery leadership
Experience tracking and reporting delivery metrics
Experience coordinating software, data, analytics, cloud, or platform modernization initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders
Experience facilitating collaboration among Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, Engineers, Security teams, and customer stakeholders
Experience developing executive-level dashboards, status reporting, delivery insights, and program performance reporting
Experience identifying and resolving organizational impediments, delivery bottlenecks, resource constraints, and cross-functional execution risks
Experience coaching teams and delivery leads on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and continuous improvement practices
Experience utilizing Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Miro, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, release management, and enterprise delivery governance processes
SAFe RTE, SAFe Program Consultant, PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications preferred
Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Collaborative approach with commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
Full-time employment