Product Owner

Raft Company Website•Colorado Springs, CO

28d•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Owner leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will play a critical role in supporting the development and delivery of mission-critical technology solutions within a complex defense environment. We are seeking a proven leader and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact setting and can drive results as part of a high-performing technical team. In this role, you will help drive data-informed decisions, establish product priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of cybersecurity and technology capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and program leadership to align product development with organizational objectives and evolving mission requirements. You will take ownership of product health, balancing execution, strategy, and stakeholder relationships to drive successful outcomes. This includes building and maintaining the product backlog for Program Increment (PI) Planning, collaborating with Product Management and technical leadership, and shaping the product roadmap as priorities evolve. Day to day, you will gather and validate requirements, develop a deep understanding of the business and technical objectives behind the team's work, and ensure development efforts align with broader program goals. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic direction while adapting to shifting priorities. Strong technical aptitude, the ability to understand complex software solutions, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on SAFe and/or Scrum Agile frameworks
Proven ability to align with Product and Delivery leadership to prioritize the product backlog
Experience defining product functionality and writing detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy
Demonstrated skill managing sprints, including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work
Ability to apply SAFe Agile methods to support disciplined software development and frequent inspection
Clear, effective communication of product vision and user stories to both technical teams and clients
Track record of delivering product acceptance criteria and ensuring quality outcomes
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving clarity where needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with senior DoD stakeholders
Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategic thinking
U.S. citizenship
All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DoD customers
Track record of managing program financials, including P&L ownership
Familiarity with data security practices
SAFe POPM or APM certification

Responsibilities

Support the development and delivery of mission-critical technology solutions within a complex defense environment.
Drive data-informed decisions.
Establish product priorities.
Ensure the successful delivery of cybersecurity and technology capabilities.
Align product development with organizational objectives and evolving mission requirements.
Take ownership of product health, balancing execution, strategy, and stakeholder relationships.
Build and maintain the product backlog for Program Increment (PI) Planning.
Collaborate with Product Management and technical leadership.
Shape the product roadmap as priorities evolve.
Gather and validate requirements.
Develop a deep understanding of the business and technical objectives behind the team's work.
Ensure development efforts align with broader program goals.
Manage product roadmaps.
Oversee delivery execution.
Provide strategic direction while adapting to shifting priorities.