Product Owner III
Who is Beast Code?
Beast Code began in 2014 as a small group of friends with a dream to transcend the traditional defense solution paradigm. Today, we are a workforce of approximately 200 beasts headquartered in Fort Walton Beach and driving the next wave of software development and technology on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Our projects are increasing as we build better solutions for industrial and commercial organizations.
Product Owner Description
Beast Code runs a tight ship, but our projects are growing more numerous, and we require additional hands-on deck. We’re looking for a Product Owner to join us as a captain — someone who’ll manage and guide a project to stay on course and arrive at the destination intact and on time.The primary role of a Product Owner (PO) is to maximize the value of the product through organizing and managing the work of the development team. This includes keeping the Product Backlog in order, so it’s helpful to have some familiarization with GitLab.A Product Owner is a multi-talented manager capable of balancing business management and people management.
This crew member is no micro-managing turncoat. They are, in fact, a macro-manager with an eye on the big picture so the dev team can focus on the details and do the heavy lifting.If this all fits your swashbuckling skills, then sign up and climb aboard. We’ll even let you announce, “I’m the Captain now!” But only once — and it must be in character. (Google: Captain Phillips)
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and prioritize product features and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and QA, to deliver product enhancements and new functionalities.
- Act as a liaison between the technical team and stakeholders, translating technical details into business language and vice versa.
- Manage the product backlog, ensuring that all items are clearly described, prioritized, and understood by the development team.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying risks early and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Foster a positive, collaborative working environment, especially when dealing with difficult or challenging team.
This job might be for you if you are familiar with and/or enjoy:
- Product Backlog Management
- Developing plans & project roadmaps
- Prioritizing tasks to optimize team members and achieve maximum efficiency
- Knowledge management suites
- Keep current with software development industry standards/trends
You score Bonus Points if you:
- Have experience managing multiple teams collaborating on multiple projects
- Are an expert at Gitlab
- Enjoy pouring over analytics and feedback to improve products and increase business value
The POs are the contact point between the business, the development team, and the client. Thus, we need you to carry these specific skills in your toolbelt:
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or similar role in a technical environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong technical background, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to not only make data-informed decisions but also intuitively balance customer benefit and engineering complexity
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with challenging personalities and to manage conflicts constructively
- Agile/Scrum certification or experience is highly desirable
- Vision: No, we’re not talking about your eyesight, but your mind. On the business side, a good PO has the capacity to understand the company’s vision. On the team side, a PO has the vision to help the development team break it into smaller pieces and organize it to attain the goal
- Mediator: A calm demeanor and thick skin are a must, as you’ll be simultaneously managing the goal and balancing expectations between the team, business, and client. The PO also is a stand-in for the client, so listening to feedback and using it to improve the product is a key function
Pay Bands:
Product Owner I: $60,900.00 - $76,900.00Product Owner II: $77,200.00 - $97,500.00Product Owner III: $94,700.00 - $119,500.00Product Owner IV: $104,900.00 - $133,500.00Product Owner V: $124,800.00 - $160,000.00Product Owner I Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.Product Owner II Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.
Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.Product Owner III Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.Product Owner IV Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role of the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.Product Owner VWorks autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in “solution” or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.
Other Requirements:
- Due to the nature of our work, it is mandatory that you are a U.S. Citizen and able to comply with Government regulations
- Successfully complete background check and maintain a valid USA driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Beast Code is a drug free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing as per all applicable laws
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision (60% of premium paid by company)
- HSA / FSA Medical Plans
- 401K with 6% Company Match
- Unlimited Time Off
- Observes all federal holidays including a week off for Christmas
- Maternity Leave (6 weeks)
- Paternity Leave (3 Weeks)
- Professional Development ($1200 annual allowance)
- Discount Platform
- Pay Transparency
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Hybrid Work
Beast Code is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Beast Code does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
94700.00 To 119500.00 (USD) Annually
