Software Product Management Lead, Subject Matter Expert (SME-SPML)

Software Product Management Lead, Subject Matter Expert (SME-SPML) Location :

• Hybrid within proximity to DCA for occasional meetings Clearance : Active DoD Secret required Employment Type : Full-Time (Must be an employee of Prime Contractor)   Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Software Product Management Lead for a potential opportunity to support a high-visibility Department of Defense (DoD) program.
• In this role, you will lead software product strategy, oversee iterative development and release planning, manage product roadmaps, and collaborate closely with both technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• This position is ideal for a senior software product leader who thrives in mission-focused environments and enjoys guiding the development of complex, high-availability systems.
• What You’ll Do Lead execution and management of software product strategy and development activities.
• Provide direction, oversight, and quality assurance for program deliverables.
• Drive backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative product release execution.
• Define and prioritize Epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria based on mission requirements.
• Communicate product status, roadmaps, metrics, and priorities to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support architecture, design, and implementation of mission-critical software capabilities.
• Required Qualifications Must be an employee of the prime contractor (cannot be a subcontractor-only role).
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or related technical field. 9+ years senior-level experience with DoD software architecture & development for mission-critical systems. 9+ years of experience supporting Agile / iterative software development and sprint release planning.
• Experience defining and prioritizing Epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. 4+ years of experience presenting product strategies and roadmaps to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (required on Day 1).

Preferred Qualifications Agile / Scrum / SAFe certification, such as :