Staff Product Manager

Summary

Join Skylight, a digital consultancy, as a Product Manager to build a modern public health data system with the CDC. Collaborate with researchers, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to define product strategies, manage product initiatives, and build user-centered products. Lead cross-functional teams, translate user needs into product strategies, and prioritize work based on data. Facilitate team ceremonies, navigate organizational complexities, and manage client relationships. Ensure seamless integration with government systems and contribute to a national effort shaping the future of public health data infrastructure. This is a fully remote, full-time position offering competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Proven ability to define and implement outcome-driven product strategies grounded in problem framing, stakeholder goals, and user research
• Experience using human-centered design methods to inform, test, and iterate product direction
• Strong understanding of lean product principles (e.g., MVP) and their practical application throughout the product lifecycle to mitigate risk and validate assumptions
• Ability to break down complex product initiatives into manageable deliverables, prioritize effectively, and execute against evolving goals
• Experience working with agile and lean delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and knowing when and how to apply each effectively
• Demonstrated adaptability managing both new ("greenfield") products and existing, mature product environments
• Strong collaboration skills across disciplines, especially design, engineering, acquisition, and client stakeholders
• Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment (e.g., can communicate effectively with clients)
• Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services
• A mindset and work approach that aligns with our core values
• Ability to travel for work from time to time

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of researchers, designers, engineers, and subject matter experts to build and ship user-centered, scalable products and services
• Translate user and stakeholder needs into clear product strategies, defining vision, success metrics, roadmaps, and prioritized backlogs
• Manage the direction, scope, and priorities of product initiatives from early user research and minimum viable products (MVPs) to mature, scalable solutions
• Write, prioritize, and maintain user stories, plan product releases, and continuously iterate based on user feedback and technical constraints
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decisions and prioritize work based on user and stakeholder value
• Facilitate team ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stakeholder syncs, retrospectives)
• Navigate organizational complexity, remove bureaucratic barriers, and advocate for agile, user-first practices
• Manage client, stakeholder, and third-party relationships effectively to build trust, alignment, and healthy team environments
• Conduct outreach to public health jurisdictions and stakeholders to foster product adoption
• Ensure product solutions integrate seamlessly with existing government systems, processes, policies, and security requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Active federal public trust (tier 2)
• Experience supporting public health initiatives or working with CDC stakeholders
• Prior software engineering or engineering management experience
• Prior experience working in the civic tech space
• Experience working in a remote-team environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
• Flexible paid time-off-policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays
• Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
• Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
• Business development / sales bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
• Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
• Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
• Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
• Access up to $1,000 before payday to cover emergency expenses
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good