Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience or alternatively, 13+ years of relevant experience may substitute for formal education
Proven track record in project management, with emphasis on process maintenance and enforcement
Experience in technically-focused fields
Minimum 1 year leading cross-functional teams
Requirements:
Collaborate with management, engineering, and operations to shape product vision and strategy, guide cross-functional teams, and develop/maintain roadmaps and briefs
Partner with clients to identify challenges, prioritize outcomes, oversee product delivery to ensure quality, and serve as the primary technical contact for stakeholders
Lead agile, iterative development, make decisions to keep projects on track, and balance program strategy with tactical support
Mentor product team members, foster stakeholder relationships, champion user needs, and drive value-delivery strategies within program constraints
Job description
About BLEN
BLENers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we've been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology that’s just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.
About this position
Product Managers at BLEN lead our teams in creating effective digital solutions. They combine domain knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to guide projects from start to finish. Our product team makes key decisions, communicates clearly with all stakeholders, and analyzes data to inform choices. They ensure our products meet client needs and align with business goals.
What we would like from you
Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with management, engineering, and operations teams to shape product vision and strategy
Guide cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact solutions aligned with client goals
Develop and maintain product roadmaps and briefs to foster shared purpose and success metrics
Client Engagement
Partner with clients to identify key challenges and prioritize outcomes
Oversee product delivery, ensuring quality and adherence to client expectations
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders
Agile Expertise
Leverage deep knowledge of agile methodologies to lead iterative, outcome-driven development
Make critical decisions to keep projects on track and aligned with evolving client needs
Balance program strategy with tactical support as needed
Team Development
Mentor and coach product team members, fostering professional growth
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Advocacy and Innovation
Champion user needs and lean methods in priority-setting and trade-off management
Drive adoption of iterative, outcome-focused work practices
Develop strategies that maximize value delivery within program constraints
Basic qualifications
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience or alternatively, 13+ years of relevant experience may substitute for formal education
Proven track record in project management, with emphasis on process maintenance and enforcement
Experience in technically-focused fields
Minimum 1 year leading cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
Quality Assurance (QA) background
Mobile product development expertise
Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
Professional certifications such as CSPO, CPM, CSM or other related certifications
Requirement
Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Perks
Work from anywhere.
Competitive pay.
A contribution to your health benefit.
The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.
Get to know us
We are a small, creative and highly technical team.
Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.
We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.
We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.
We do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.
What you should expect from us
We will treat you fairly.
We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.
We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.
We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.
We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, all roles at BLEN are required to work from the contiguous United States.
