IT Product Lead

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Job Description

The IT Product Lead manages product requirements, priorities, delivery coordination, and continuous improvement for assigned applications and data capabilities within the digital ecosystem. The position works independently on complex assignments, partners with business and technical stakeholders, and applies sound judgment to balance user experience, performance, security, compliance, and measurable business value

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

Partner with business functions to understand capability needs and translate them into clear product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized features.

• •Coordinate and contribute to the implementation, configuration, and integration of digital tools, working with delivery teams to ensure requirements are met.
• •Apply established standards, governance, and best practices for processes, product practices, and data; recommend improvements based on observed needs and results.
• •Support adoption and effective use of digital engineering tools by developing user guidance, contributing to training and change activities, and resolving or coordinating user issues.
• •Develop and maintain product roadmaps, requirements, and prioritized backlogs for assigned applications and data capabilities, aligning plans with established business and technology priorities.
• •Monitor and report on product performance, including tool usage, data quality, integration effectiveness, and cycle-time impacts; use findings to recommend and implement improvements within the assigned product area.
• •Collaborate with Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, and Data/Integration teams to support secure, reliable integration with adjacent systems, such as PLM, ALM, ERP, and document management platforms.
• •Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders on product support, licensing, releases, and upgrades; identify issues and opportunities and escalate decisions requiring broader ownership.
• •Provide input on estimates, licensing needs, and delivery dependencies for assigned products; track relevant costs and resource needs and escalate variances to the appropriate leader.
• •Promote model-based systems engineering and digital ways of working by sharing expertise, identifying practical improvements, and supporting consistent adoption across stakeholder groups.
• •Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• •Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• •Typically 7+ years of experience in IT product management, digital engineering, business systems, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex work.
• •Demonstrated experience supporting, configuring, implementing, or enhancing complex engineering and/or business systems.
• •Experience developing product requirements, maintaining prioritized backlogs, and delivering capabilities in a complex, engineering- or product-centric organization.
• •Strong understanding of enterprise business processes and the ability to connect business needs with technical solutions.
• •Experience coordinating cross-functional product activities and supporting process and tool-adoption changes.
• •Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate between technical, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• •Experience working within regulated, safety-critical, or highly complex product environments is preferred.

Desired Qualification:

Experience working for companies that support complex engineering products.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

• Work Site Expectations: Remote
• Travel Expectations: 15%
• Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday -Friday

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$119,250 - $139,500

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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