Senior Product Owner – Atlassian Platform & Automation
Title: Senior Product Owner – Atlassian Platform & Automation Function: Program Executive Office (PEO) / Defense Healthcare Medical Systems (DHMS) Location: Remote, with ability to be in person Washington, D.C. and Rosslyn, VA as required Reports to: Architecture & Service Excellence Lead POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Product Owner – Atlassian Platform & Automation is responsible for product strategy, backlog prioritization, and delivery of SDLCNext, an enterprise Atlassian platform supporting SDLC and ITSM across the DHMS portfolio. This role combines strong product ownership with deep Jira expertise and AI-driven automation capability. The individual will define priorities, make tradeoff decisions, and deliver platform enhancements while also driving automation of workflows and reduction of manual Process & Tools team effort, particularly across ITSM operations. Operating in alignment with the Government Product Manager, this role is accountable for evolving the platform into a scalable, automation-first system of record, improving efficiency, data quality, and delivery performance. The ideal candidate is a product owner with strong technical depth, not a pure Jira administrator. They bring proven experience owning product backlogs, managing and directing teams, and delivering outcomes, combined with hands-on expertise in Jira configuration and automation. They are naturally inclined to identify inefficiencies and eliminate manual work, using AI and automation to improve ITSM and SDLC workflows. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Product Ownership & Delivery Execution
- Lead execution of SDLCNext delivery, translating stakeholder needs into prioritized backlog, user stories, and release-ready capabilities across the full lifecycle (requirements, development, testing, deployment, sustainment)
- Own backlog management and Agile execution, including prioritization of ITSM tickets, enhancement requests, and technical debt, along with backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release coordination
- Plan and execute platform enhancements and roadmap delivery, including capability block releases and critical implementations aligned to DHMS priorities
- Identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery, platform performance, or stakeholder alignment
ITSM Operations & Automation
- Oversee ITSM operations and platform sustainment, including management of incidents, service requests, change activities, and requirements/test workflows
- Ensure ticket throughput, SLA adherence, and platform stability across day-to-day operations
- Identify opportunities to automate ITSM workflows, including incident routing, service request handling, and change management processes
- Drive implementation of automation solutions within Jira and related tools to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
Jira & Atlassian Platform Leadership
- Oversee Atlassian platform governance and optimization, including Jira, Confluence, and JSM configuration, performance tuning, and alignment with enterprise standards
- Design and optimize workflows, data structures, and configurations to support SDLC and ITSM processes
- Drive adoption of automation capabilities within Jira (e.g., automation rules, integrations, plugins) to improve consistency and scalability
- Support migration to Atlassian Cloud to preserve platform continuity through Jira Data Center EOL
Transformation and AI
- Automate and redesign SDLCNext workflows to improve end-user experience and streamline execution across programs and services
- Transform Process & Tools (P&T) operations by reducing manual work through Jira automation, integrations, and AI-enabled solutions
- Identify and implement AI-driven opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, data quality, and decision-making across SDLC and ITSM processes
- Drive continuous improvement in how SDLCNext and supporting teams operate, including interfaces with external partners, through automation and scalable system design
Metrics & Governance
- Track and report on platform and delivery performance metrics (e.g., ticket throughput, SLA adherence, backlog health)
- Use metrics and operational insights to drive prioritization, performance improvements, and corrective actions
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and manage a team of personnel supporting ITSM operations and platform enhancements, providing daily direction and performance oversight
- Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and resource allocation across oper
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