job summary:
Randstad Digital is seeking a Technical Product Manager - Network & Infrastructure Platforms to drive high-visibility enterprise platform initiatives for our client in Washington, D.C. Operating within the Enterprise Platforms & Enablement (EPE) portfolio and supporting critical connectivity value streams, this key leader will champion the shift to a "Platform as a Product" model across Connectivity, Secure/Compliant Access, Reliability, and Continuous Operations. Partnering with executive leaders, Architecture, Engineering, and Agility Enablement, you will translate high-level portfolio vision into multi-year product roadmaps, mentor established Product Owners, and bridge complex technical networking capabilities with frontline enterprise business outcomes.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $75 - 85 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Product Vision & Long-Term Roadmap: Apply and reinforce best-in-class Product Management practices to establish, maintain, and execute comprehensive multi-year product strategies aligned with overarching enterprise and technology roadmaps.
Backlog Management & Prioritization: Drive feature and user story prioritization across multiple technical product teams, balancing business value, operational risk, technical feasibility, and customer feedback.
PO Mentorship & Team Leadership: Lead and guide established Product Owners within the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring strategic portfolio objectives are seamlessly translated into actionable delivery backlogs.
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Alignment: Partner closely with executive stakeholders, Engineering, Architecture, Agility Enablement, and operations leaders to deliver cohesive platform capabilities for frontline employees and passenger rail operations.
SAFe Framework Champion: Champion Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles across teams, establishing predictable cadence, participating in PI Planning, and driving agile maturity across Digital Technology.
Metrics & Value Tracking: Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational success metrics to measure platform value, validate outcomes, and guide strategic pivots.
Technical & ITSM Thought Leadership: Act as a platform subject matter expert, bridging business objectives with complex infrastructure topics and advocating for IT Service Management (ITSM) and change management best practices.
qualifications:
Experience: 9 to 12+ years of progressive experience in technical product management and leadership roles, with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and guiding product teams.
Domain Expertise: Deep technical background in IT infrastructure, enterprise networking, and distributed architecture-including strong working knowledge of firewalls, cloud connectivity, VLANs, network segmentation, access security, and operational availability.
ITSM Fluency: Well-versed in IT Service Management (ITSM) concepts, operational readiness, and formal enterprise change management practices.
Agile Frameworks: Extensive hands-on experience in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environments; active SAFe POPM (Product Owner/Product Manager) certification is strongly preferred.
Technical Toolset: Proficient with Jira Software, Jira Align, Confluence, FigJam, AgilityHealth, and modern enterprise collaboration software.
Soft Skills & Certifications: Outstanding executive communication, workshop facilitation, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills. ITIL certification is a major plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent applied senior-level experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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