Product Owner III at Beast Code

Product Owner III

Who is Beast Code?

Beast Code was founded in 2014 by a small group of friends with a revolutionary vision to transcend the traditional defense solution paradigm and build better technology that supports the mission. Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, today we have evolved into a matrix organization of over 200 Beasts scattered across the United States. We are dedicated to delivering modern and intuitive software solutions that directly enhances the warfighter every day. What sets Beast Code apart is how we partner with our customers. We don’t just build for them, we build with them, ensuring every solution meets real world needs. Guided by core values of trust, purpose, and relentless innovation, we’re proudly redefining what it means to serve those who serve.

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:

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:

• Are well experienced with GitLab or similar platforms
• Can manage multiple technical initiatives that feed into a single product vision

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: $59,400.00 - $101,600.00

Product Owner II: $74,300.00 - $124,600.00

Product Owner III: $87,000.00 - $143,700.00

Product Owner IV: $104,600.00 - $168,500.00

Product Owner V: $107,800.00 - $185,600.00

Product Owner I

Entry-level role focused on learning Scrum, backlog management, and stakeholder communication. Work is guided, and complexity is limited. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Product Owner II

Developing in role and capable of independently managing a backlog for a single team with moderate complexity. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

Product Owner III

Experienced in role, operating independently on complex products. Expected to be self-starting and capable of defining requirements when none exist. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

Product Owner IV

Senior level, handling highly complex products and capable of managing multiple backlogs or teams as a matter of capability. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

Product Owner V

Principal-level, a strategic product leader with enterprise impact and a formal mentorship role. 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
• 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.