Senior/Staff/Principal Product Manager (NARA)

About Skylight Skylight is a digital consultancy using design and technology to help government agencies deliver better public services.  We’re at the forefront of a civic movement to reinvent how all levels of government serve families, patients, and many others in today's digital world. If you want to play a part in driving this critical movement forward, we’d love for you to join our growing team of public interest technologists.  The work we do matters. About the job At Skylight, product managers are responsible for strategy, planning, execution, stakeholder management, and team health. Product managers partner with researchers, designers, engineers, client stakeholders, and others to inform their product decisions. At a high level, it’s the product manager’s job to figure out what to build next and why. In this role, you’ll support the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) as they modernize how critical government records are securely transferred, stored, and accessed. This work is essential to preserving and providing secure access to historical records, supporting NARA’s vital mission for generations to come. What you’ll do Lead a cross-functional team of researchers, designers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-impact products and services Translate user and partner needs into a cohesive product strategy that outlines vision, objectives, success metrics, product roadmap, and backlog Manage product direction and scope — from early user research through implementation Write and prioritize user stories, then organize them into clear release plans Facilitate team ceremonies like planning sessions, stakeholder syncs, and retrospectives Leverage data and feedback to inform the product roadmap, making thoughtful decisions about priorities and trade-offs Collaborate closely with government teams to share digital skills and product knowledge Navigate bureaucratic complexities with creativity, helping simplify processes along the way Coordinate with government partners to ensure seamless integration with their existing tools and processes What we're looking for Minimum qualifications Technical product experience (APIs, system services, pipelines) Solid understanding of lean product principles (like MVP) and how to apply them across the product life cycle to reduce risk, validate assumptions, and speed up learning Ability to craft a product strategy that’s rooted in a clear problem definition, focuses on outcomes (not just features), and includes success criteria Proven skill in executing that strategy by breaking down scope into smaller, high-value chunks, maintaining a prioritized backlog of validated user stories, and guiding the team through iterative development A strong technical background that lets you discuss operational needs, system reliability, and technical constraints — and then turn that knowledge into a user-focused roadmap Understanding of human-centered design and how it can drive product direction Comfort working across disciplines — researchers, designers, engineers, etc. — to get things done Experience managing clients and stakeholders in a way that builds trust, alignment, and a healthy team environment Knowledge of various software development methodologies (e.g., agile, lean) and how to put them into practice Experience with product management in a technical environment that includes Azure operations and maintenance Eastern Time zone availability 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 align with Skylight’s https://skylight.digital/company/values/ Ability to travel for work from time to time Nice-to-have qualifications Exposure to large-scale data migration projects Background in areas like legal discovery, libraries, or museums Experience leading kanban agile teams Prior experience working in the archives and records management industry Experience working in a remote-team environment Prior experience working at a consulting firm or at a civic agency Don’t meet every qualification but think you can do the job? We’d still love to hear from you. If you’re excited about the role, apply. We consider candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. Other requirements Ability to obtain and hold a federal public trust (Tier 2). All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. U.S. citizenship required to be eligible for employment. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship. You may be required to complete a company background check successfully. Some of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute. Position type This is a full-time, exempt position Location This is a fully remote position. Care package Salary We want to give you the most competitive salary possible. After all, you deserve it! To that end, we use the results of our interview process to determine what salary is most appropriate given your current level of seniority. For a Product Manager at Skylight, the current salary ranges are as follows: Associate Product Manager: $90,000–$125,000 Product Manager I: $120,000–$140,000 Product Manager II: $135,000–$160,000 Senior Product Manager: $150,000–$185,000 Staff Product Manager: $170,000–$203,000 Principal Product Manager:  $180,000–$230,000 Benefits Your well-being is important to us, so we focus on supporting you in a variety of ways: 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 Flexible, remote-friendly work environment An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good Interview tips We want you to have a great interview experience with us! Here are some tips to help you prepare for a successful interview: Visit ourhttps://skylight.digital/careers/join/https://skylight.digital/careers/join/ to learn more about how our interview process works. Check out ourhttps://skylight.digital/careers/career-pathways/ to learn more about the different roles within Skylight and the skills needed to do them. If you’d like to request reasonable accommodations during the application or interviewing process, please contact our recruiting team at mailto:recruiting@skylight.digital. We participate in E-Verify and upon hire, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you’re authorized to work in the U.S. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. Offices: United States (Remote);