The Senior Product Manager for Enterprise Platforms will drive the shift from a project-based to a product-centric model within the Enterprise Platforms & Enablement (EPE) portfolio, specifically focusing on the Connecting Amtrak value stream which includes network connectivity, reliability, and security. This role is highly strategic, requiring a deep IT infrastructure background and expertise in network architecture. You will be accountable for executing product strategy across multiple platform products, prioritizing outcomes, developing long-term roadmaps aligned with technology goals, and leading a team of Product Owners to ensure cohesive delivery and operational excellence within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $752 - 85 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Strategy and Roadmap: Define and reinforce effective Product Management practices to establish the vision, strategy, and comprehensive long-term roadmaps for a portfolio of complex enterprise platform products, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and technology roadmaps.
- Prioritization and Backlog: Own the prioritization and management of the product backlog across multiple products, making data-driven decisions to select features and user stories based on business value, customer feedback, and technical feasibility.
- Stakeholder Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison between business leaders, technical teams (Engineering, Architecture), Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive feature delivery, clear communication, and universal alignment with the product vision and priorities.
- Agile and SAFe Champion: Lead the implementation and champion the principles of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring high-level priorities and value delivery are consistently maintained across teams.
- Metrics and Value Analysis: Define, track, and analyze key success metrics to measure delivered value, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform strategic pivots for the platform products.
- Thought Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert in Product Management, mentoring Product Owners and promoting best practices across the Digital Technology (DT) organization.
qualifications:
Experience: 9-12 years of relevant experience in Product Management, with demonstrated leadership experience managing product teams and influencing senior-level management.
Technical Expertise: Strong IT infrastructure background is required, with deep expertise in network connectivity, access, reliability, availability, and performance across complex enterprise environments.
Methodology: Proven experience with agile methodologies, with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience strongly preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent applied experience.
Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and facilitation skills, with a focus on bridging the gap between high-level business needs and technical delivery.
Tooling: Experience utilizing tools such as Jira Software, Confluence, FigJam, Jira Align, and/or AgilityHealth.
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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
