Sandia National Laboratories · 14 hours ago
Senior/Principal Solutions Architect - Product Owner, Product Realization, Hybrid
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Solutions Architect & Product Owner to drive the realization of new capabilities across the organization. This role combines solution architecture expertise with product ownership responsibilities to modernize service delivery, expand digital engineering capabilities, and introduce innovative automation.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Refine and manage backlog items, ensuring they balance stakeholder priorities with technical feasibility
Collaborate with Scrum Masters and development teams to plan and deliver sprints or program increment (PI) events
Coordinate efforts to expand and modernize digital engineering capabilities across the enterprise
Identify opportunities for automation and design innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing platforms
Provide architectural insight to guide solution design, ensuring new capabilities are scalable, secure, and forward-looking
Lead collaborative sessions to gather requirements, clarify objectives, and align deliverables with strategic goals
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders both business and technical stakeholders at Sandia and across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) while championing continuous improvement and the adoption of agile practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent (AS + 9 years or no degree + 13 years)
At least 2 years of experience in a product ownership (or similar) role driving agile process improvements, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Preferred
Ability to create and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with business goals and customer needs
Experience guiding agile teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Hands-on experience modernizing digital engineering platforms or large-scale enterprise applications
Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation and deliver integrated, innovative solutions
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Skilled at influencing and securing buy-in from diverse groups, including senior leadership
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner certification
Nuclear Deterrence (ND) domain experience at Sandia, NSE sites, and/or NNSA, including knowledge of the Product Realization Integrated Digital Enterprise (PRIDE) program
Experience delivering large-scale, enterprise software solutions, leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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