Senior Project Manager

Company: BLEN Corp
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

About BLENBLENers 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 positionProduct 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 constraintsBasic 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 certificationsRequirement
              • Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
              • Must be able to attain low-level security clearancePerks
                • 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.The salary range represents the compensation we expect to offer candidates who can perform the core responsibilities with minimal additional training. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skill set, level of experience, and scope of responsibility. Our recruitment team is available to discuss your specific salary requirements and to provide more information about how we determine compensation. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and encourage open dialogue about our compensation structure throughout the application process. We look forward to learning more about your qualifications and how they align with our framework.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesWe 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.
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