Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an
Product Manager (Enterprise Search) for a
Long Term Contract Role with one of our premier
Regulatory clients in
Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA .
Hybrid position - 3x a week on-site
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to own and evolve core information discovery platforms into the age of AI. This role will lead multiple products, including Enterprise Search, driving strategic roadmap execution, product evolution, and AI-enabled innovation. The ideal candidate will have deep search and information retrieval experience, strong technical fluency, and excellent stakeholder communication.
Major Purpose - Own the vision, strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for Enterprise Search and Profiles products.
- Define product outcomes and lead the evolution of legacy platforms through AI and modern search capabilities.
- Manage product backlogs and prioritize work based on user needs, business value, and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities - Lead strategy and roadmap for information discovery products, ensuring alignment with business goals and user outcomes.
- Manage multiple products within the portfolio, balancing priorities and coordinating across teams.
- Provide expertise in search and information retrieval, including indexing, storage, and retrieval workflows.
- Drive integration of AI/GenAI into search and discovery workflows, enabling automated and intelligent data retrieval.
- Partner with internal customers and stakeholders to understand workflows, define requirements, and deliver measurable value.
- Communicate clearly and professionally to all audiences, including executives, engineering, and business stakeholders.
- Modernize legacy products with a focus on usability, performance, and measurable impact.
Qualifications - Proven experience leading search products or information retrieval platforms (ElasticSearch/OpenSearch or similar).
- Strong technical understanding of search architecture and data systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple products and drive product lifecycle from ideation to delivery.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present to all audiences.
- Experience with AI/GenAI in search or product innovation is a plus.
- Enterprise or internal product experience preferred.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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