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Senior Product Owner

Zachary Piper Solutions, Zachary, LA, United States


Zachary Piper Solutions

is seeking a

Senior Product Owner

to support our client. The Senior Product Owner / Platform Lead serves as the primary contractor authority for delivery, sustainment, and evolution of an enterprise Atlassian-based platform enabling Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and IT Service Management (ITSM) across a large DoD healthcare portfolio. Working in direct alignment with a Government Product Manager, this role leads end-to-end product execution while balancing operational service delivery and long-term platform modernization.

Responsibilities of the Senior Product Owner include:

Lead end-to-end delivery of an enterprise SDLC and ITSM platform, translating stakeholder needs into prioritized backlogs, user stories, and release-ready capabilities

Own Agile execution, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, prioritization of ITSM tickets and enhancements, and release coordination

Oversee ITSM operations and platform sustainment, ensuring incident, change, and service request management with accountability for SLA performance and system stability

Plan and execute platform enhancements and roadmap delivery aligned to DoD SDLC modernization initiatives and capability release timelines

Serve as the primary advisor to government stakeholders, aligning priorities across multiple programs and translating technical capabilities into mission outcomes

Lead and manage a team of approximately seven personnel supporting ITSM operations and platform enhancements

Ensure release governance and deployment readiness in coordination with systems engineering, test and evaluation, and infrastructure teams

Qualifications for the Senior Product Owner include:

5+ years of experience in product ownership, SDLC delivery, or platform management in enterprise or federal environments

Demonstrated experience leading Agile delivery, including backlog management, sprint execution, and release coordination

Strong understanding of the full SDLC lifecycle, including requirements development, testing, and deployment

Hands-on experience supporting ITSM operations (incident, change, and service request management)

Proficiency with Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management (JSM)

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and balance operational sustainment with platform enhancements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Compensation for the Senior Product Owner includes:

Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more

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