Product Manager (IS-2210-13)

Application Deadline: 3 September 2024

Department: Office of Digital Transformation

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $117,962 - $153,354 / year

Description

OPEN DATE: August 20, 2024

CLOSING DATE: September 3, 2024

POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed Two (2) Years

SCHEDULE: Full Time

DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Open to all qualified applicants or Unit Only or SI Only

What are Trust Fund Positions?

Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
• Complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  
  

Overview

In 2026, the United States of America turns 250 years old, and the Smithsonian Institution (SI) seeks to bring together communities across the country to focus on our shared future while contemplating the consequences of our history. In honor of this important anniversary, the Smithsonian's Office of Digital Transformation (ODT) seeks to launch a new digital platform to enhance how the public engages with the Smithsonian via a dynamic, accessible experience tailored to users' individual needs and interests.

This temporary position will report to ODT's Head of Digital Transformation and will provide support to the 250th project described above by leading end-to-end product development of the platform and collaborating and building alignment with key stakeholders to ensure project success.

The official title of the position is Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning) with a working title of Product Manager.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Drives the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, planning requirement and roadmap development, and product development, launch and sustainment.
• Establishes a vision and ensures all team members and stakeholders have a shared understanding of product objectives, goals and metrics.
• Creates a product strategy, roadmap, and develops a communications strategy supporting product goals.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Knowledge of a variety of product management best practices for the assessment and improvement of product effectiveness or the improvement of management processes and systems.
• Comprehensive skill in project management, preparing and delivering reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Skill to plan, organize and direct team study work/special projects and to influence management to support and implement recommendations.
  
  

Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins.

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."

Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.

What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

Relocation expenses are not paid.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact tolsont@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures.

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian EEO program information: www.si.edu/oeema.