Sr Product Manager

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Sr Product Manager to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, and enterprise transformation. As a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), we deliver mission-critical solutions to federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial clients. With over 3,800 employees, ECS has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years.

Our core values-Excellence, Drive, Grit, and Community-define who we are and how we serve our customers' most critical missions.

About the Technology & Innovation Team

The Technology & Innovation Team at ECS is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI-powered solutions and next-generation technology products that solve complex challenges for our federal and commercial customers. We operate in a fast-paced, agile environment where innovation meets mission impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our Technology & Innovation Team. This role will drive the strategy, development, and delivery of both AI and non-AI based products that create measurable business value and advance our customers' missions. The ideal candidate will bridge business strategy and technical execution, translating customer needs into product roadmaps while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, sales, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market opportunities
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Develop compelling business cases that demonstrate clear value propositions and ROI
• Translate complex customer problems into actionable product requirements and success metrics

Product Development & Delivery

• Lead products through the complete development lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond
• Apply Agile/Lean methodologies to drive iterative product development with cross-functional teams
• Make data-driven decisions on feature prioritization, trade-offs, and resource allocation

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage directly with users and customers to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and refine product direction
• Align product initiatives with account teams and strategic sales objectives
• Conduct customer demos and facilitate feedback sessions throughout the product lifecycle
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and architectural soundness
• Understand technical constraints and opportunities to inform product decisions
• Review technical designs and provide product perspective on implementation approaches
• Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their applicability to product initiatives

Product Operations

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics
• Manage product backlogs and sprint planning in collaboration with development teams
• Create and maintain product documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Communicate product progress, challenges, and pivots to leadership and stakeholders

Required Skills

Core Product Management Competencies

• Business & Value Focus: Demonstrated ability to prioritize business outcomes and value delivery over technical implementation details; proven track record of translating business needs into effective product strategy
• Technical Literacy: Strong technical acumen with ability to engage meaningfully with engineering teams, though deep technical implementation expertise is not required
• AI Expertise: Active user of AI tools with genuine excitement about AI technology; hands-on experience essential for credibility and informed decision-making in AI product development
• Agile/Lean Methodologies: Proven experience applying Agile and Lean principles in product development environments
• Product Development Framework: Deep understanding of stage-gated product development

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of product management or technical product management experience
• Demonstrated success launching and scaling technology products
• Strong experience with customer discovery and user research methodologies
• Proven ability to conduct market research and competitive analysis
• Experience with prompt engineering and context engineering for generative AI applications
• Track record of working with cross-functional teams in complex organizational environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience

Desired Skills

Industry & Domain Expertise

• Experience in the government contracting (GovCon) space
• Understanding of federal procurement processes, compliance requirements, and contracting vehicles

Technical Specializations

• Product ownership experience with software applications leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), graph databases, and cloud-based architectures
• Knowledge of knowledge graphs and graph theory applied to analysis and problem-solving
• Familiarity with Neo4j graph database or similar graph database technologies
• Understanding of containerized application architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience with AI patterns and protocols, such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Agent architectures and workflows
• Experience with data curation strategies for AI applications and model training

Product Management Tools & Practices

• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Jira Product Discovery (JPD)
• Experience setting long-term product vision and multi-year roadmaps
• Portfolio management experience across multiple concurrent products
• Experience with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) or similar goal-setting frameworks

Additional Skills

• PMP, CSM, CSPO, or other relevant product management certifications
• Experience with design thinking and human-centered design methodologies
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in data analytics, business intelligence, or data science

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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.