Staff/Principal Product Manager – ACF

Skylight

. Lead a cross-functional team of researchers, designers, engineers, and subject matter experts to build and ship high-impact products and services .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch digital tools, utilizing human-centered design and lean product principles. Skilled in managing product strategy, roadmaps, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance government services and public outcomes.

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Product Development LeadershipHuman-Centered DesignAgile MethodologiesLean Product PrinciplesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyRoadmap DevelopmentUser Story PrioritizationMinimum Viable ProductsParticipatory Research Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrust BuildingAlignment FacilitationProcess ImprovementMentoring

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractsPublic Trust ClearanceProfessional Services EnvironmentU.S. Citizenship RequirementDigital Skills Transfer

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a cross-functional team of researchers, designers, engineers, and subject matter experts to build and ship high-impact products and services
Translate user and government partner needs into product strategy, including vision, objectives, success measures, roadmap, and backlog
Manage product direction, scope, and priorities from user research through minimum viable products and scalable solutions
Write and prioritize user stories and build release plans
Facilitate planning meetings, stakeholder syncs, retrospectives, and other team ceremonies
Use data and feedback to inform product strategy and roadmap
Partner with government teams to transfer digital skills and product knowledge throughout projects
Navigate bureaucratic challenges and improve processes
Collaborate with government partners to ensure compatibility with existing processes and technologies
Work with researchers, designers, engineers, client stakeholders, and others to determine what to build and why

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading product development from concept through launch for net-new digital tools, navigating ambiguity, defining scope, and building alignment across cross-functional stakeholders in resource-constrained environments
Experience with participatory research processes that centered people with lived experience as active collaborators in product definition
Understanding of lean product principles and their application, including minimum viable products
Ability to develop product strategy, roadmaps, objectives, success measures, and outcomes-focused priorities
Ability to execute product strategy through prioritized backlogs, validated user stories, and team ceremonies
Understanding of human-centered design
Ability to collaborate with researchers, designers, engineers, and others
Ability to manage clients and stakeholders to build trust, alignment, and healthy team environments
Understanding and practical application of software development methodologies such as agile and lean
Commitment to equipping federal teams with documentation, training, and mentoring
Ability to work effectively in a professional services environment
Passion for improving public outcomes through government services
Mindset and work approach aligned with Skylight’s core values
All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship
Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment
May be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance
May be required to successfully complete a company background check
Some available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
Flexible paid-time-off policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
Business development / sales bonuses
Referral bonuses
Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good