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Technical Product Owner – Network Connectivity & Access
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
20 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
Randstad is seeking aTechnical Product Owner - Network Connectivity & Accessto join a premier transportation enterprise client headquartered in Washington DC. Operating within the Enterprise Platforms & Enablement (EPE) portfolio under the Connecting Infrastructure value stream this role drives the day-to-day execution of network product strategy across connectivity secure/compliant access reliability and continuous operations. Serving as a crucial strategy layer between senior product leadership and engineering teams you will manage feature backlogs translate complex network and architectural requirements into actionable user stories and partner directly with internal customersincluding real estate development teamsto ensure high-performing resilient and secure network infrastructure across a nationwide distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Backlog Prioritization & Management:Own and refine the product backlog prioritizing features epics and user stories based on business value customer feedback technical feasibility and architectural guidance.
Technical Strategy Translation:Bridge the gap between senior product leaders and development teams translating portfolio goals and network strategy into clear executable work items for engineers.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:Interface directly with demanding internal customers project team members real estate development partners and business leaders to capture requirements and communicate delivery progress.
Networking & Access Alignment:Actively participate in deep technical discussions around firewalls cloud connectivity VLANs network segmentation and secure access across a distributed nationwide network.
Agile & SAFe Delivery:Champion Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies within the Agile Release Train (ART) coordinating closely with Product Managers Agile Coaches Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and engineering squads.
Cross-Team Collaboration:Coordinate across Engineering Architecture Agility Enablement and operational teams to ensure delivered capabilities provide cohesive business value for passenger transportation operations.
Metrics & Progress Reporting:Define and track key performance and reliability metrics to measure value delivery surface risks early and provide transparent progress updates to leadership.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Professional Experience:3 to 6 years of relevant experience in technical product ownership product management or technical delivery leadership within complex enterprise IT environments.
Networking & Infrastructure Depth:Strong IT infrastructure background with a deep understanding of core networking concepts including firewalls cloud connectivity VLANs network segmentation and secure access models.
Agile & SAFe Experience:Demonstrated hands-on experience operating within Agile development environments; practical experience within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments is strongly preferred.
Education & Certifications:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or equivalent applied experience. SAFe POPM or ITIL certifications are highly preferred.
Tooling Proficiency:Required proficiency with Jira Software and Confluence; experience with FigJam Jira Align or AgilityHealth is a plus.
Soft Skills & Leadership:Exceptional problem-solving communication and facilitation skills with a self-starter mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders and converse intelligently on complex network topics.
Work Location & Travel Requirements
Work Arrangement:Primary remote schedule with flexibility required for occasional in-person work at client offices in Washington DC Philadelphia PA or Wilmington DE based on project needs.
Randstad is seeking aTechnical Product Owner - Network Connectivity & Accessto join a premier transportation enterprise client headquartered in Washington DC. Operating within the Enterprise Platforms & Enablement (EPE) portfolio under the Connecting Infrastructure value stream this role drives the day-to-day execution of network product strategy across connectivity secure/compliant access reliability and continuous operations. Serving as a crucial strategy layer between senior product leadership and engineering teams you will manage feature backlogs translate complex network and architectural requirements into actionable user stories and partner directly with internal customersincluding real estate development teamsto ensure high-performing resilient and secure network infrastructure across a nationwide distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Backlog Prioritization & Management:Own and refine the product backlog prioritizing features epics and user stories based on business value customer feedback technical feasibility and architectural guidance.
Technical Strategy Translation:Bridge the gap between senior product leaders and development teams translating portfolio goals and network strategy into clear executable work items for engineers.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:Interface directly with demanding internal customers project team members real estate development partners and business leaders to capture requirements and communicate delivery progress.
Networking & Access Alignment:Actively participate in deep technical discussions around firewalls cloud connectivity VLANs network segmentation and secure access across a distributed nationwide network.
Agile & SAFe Delivery:Champion Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies within the Agile Release Train (ART) coordinating closely with Product Managers Agile Coaches Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and engineering squads.
Cross-Team Collaboration:Coordinate across Engineering Architecture Agility Enablement and operational teams to ensure delivered capabilities provide cohesive business value for passenger transportation operations.
Metrics & Progress Reporting:Define and track key performance and reliability metrics to measure value delivery surface risks early and provide transparent progress updates to leadership.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Professional Experience:3 to 6 years of relevant experience in technical product ownership product management or technical delivery leadership within complex enterprise IT environments.
Networking & Infrastructure Depth:Strong IT infrastructure background with a deep understanding of core networking concepts including firewalls cloud connectivity VLANs network segmentation and secure access models.
Agile & SAFe Experience:Demonstrated hands-on experience operating within Agile development environments; practical experience within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments is strongly preferred.
Education & Certifications:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or equivalent applied experience. SAFe POPM or ITIL certifications are highly preferred.
Tooling Proficiency:Required proficiency with Jira Software and Confluence; experience with FigJam Jira Align or AgilityHealth is a plus.
Soft Skills & Leadership:Exceptional problem-solving communication and facilitation skills with a self-starter mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders and converse intelligently on complex network topics.
Work Location & Travel Requirements
Work Arrangement:Primary remote schedule with flexibility required for occasional in-person work at client offices in Washington DC Philadelphia PA or Wilmington DE based on project needs.
Required Skills:
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