Associate Product Manager (Remote)

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Associate Product Manager to support small-scale products within a government contract alongside senior Product/Program Managers. The role involves project planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and ensuring quality control for project deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development project plan, defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and creating a detailed timeline
• Maintaining clear and open communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone is informed and aligned with project goals
• Working with a Product Manager to identify potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate or address them to minimize project disruptions
• Working with a Product manager to control project scope and avoiding scope creep by managing changes through a structured change control process
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and conducting regular reviews to maintain quality
• Learn how to monitor project timelines, identifying potential delays, and taking corrective actions to keep the project on schedule
• Addressing project challenges and resolving issues promptly to keep the project moving forward
• Engaging with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and managing their expectations throughout the project
• Making informed and timely decisions, considering project constraints, and aligning with project objectives
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes
• Providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management, highlighting achievements, and addressing concerns
• Being flexible and adaptable to changes in product requirements, market conditions, or unforeseen circumstances
• Ensuring that the product delivers value to the customer and meets their expectations
• Seeking opportunities for learning and process improvement, and applying lessons learned to enhance future projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience) Demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks as an Associate Product Manager with minimal oversight
• Foundational understanding of product management principles, tools, and practices
• Strong organizational skills, including task planning, documentation, and timeline tracking
• Effective communication skills for engaging team members, stakeholders, and clients
• Ability to identify issues, analyze problems, and support timely decision‑making
• Experience maintaining accurate project documentation (plans, status reports, meeting minutes)
• Proven reliability and trustworthiness; consistently prepared and able to follow through on commitments
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and project conditions
• Basic understanding of risk, scope, and quality management concepts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance
• Experience supporting product or project managers in a structured environment
• Familiarity with stakeholder management and customer‑focused approaches
• Exposure to or experience with change control processes
• Interest in continuous improvement and applying lessons learned to future work