Technical Product Owner/Manager

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Prowess Consulting is assisting BD Performing Arts with this search for this Technical Product Owner.</b></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Job Overview</b></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">BD Performing Arts (BDPA), a 501c-3 non-profit organization, is the global leader in pageantry and the marching arts. To sustain and further its tradition of innovative excellence, BDPA has an aggressive vision for the future of the performing arts. BDPA is searching for a <b>Technical Product Owner</b> to help realize this vision through modern information technology and AI.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">The Technical Product Owner will guide the vision, user experience, and strategic execution of BDPA’s diverse technical initiatives. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of internal and external applications, systems, and websites — with a strong emphasis on translating ideas into intuitive, validated user interfaces and ensuring high‑quality implementation through an outsourced development team.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States; however, work hours will align with Pacific Time, with core hours from 8:00a to 5:00p. No third‑party agencies, please. The offered salary range for this role is <b>$90,000–$110,000</b>. The BDPA benefits offering includes medical, dental, and vision at 70% employer paid, and unlimited PTO. </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Responsibilities</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Drive requirements gathering through user research across a wide variety of users and stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Translate ideas, user needs, and business requirements into clear, high‑fidelity user interface designs using Figma.</b></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI specifications that bring concepts to life and ensure clarity for both stakeholders and developers.</b></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Facilitate iterative design reviews with stakeholders, validate usability, and refine designs based on feedback.</b></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Own the translation of stakeholder feedback and research insights into user stories and acceptance criteria; prioritize and maintain the feature backlog.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Collaborate closely with outsourced/offshore developers to ensure accurate implementation of Figma designs, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment throughout development.</b></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Manage day‑to‑day development activities, including sprint planning, QA coordination, and release schedules.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Maintain product roadmaps for BDPA’s software platforms, both third‑party and proprietary.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Collaborate with partners inside and outside BDPA to innovate offerings and support technical initiatives across the organization.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Report progress, risks, and results to executive leadership on a regular cadence.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Required Experience / Qualifications</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Demonstrated proficiency with Figma, including creating wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and developer‑ready UI specifications.</b></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Professional experience working with software development teams and modern development processes such as SCRUM and AI‑assisted coding.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Progressive vision for AI, including coding (Claude code preferred), agents, security, and responsible AI.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Hands‑on experience managing all stages of the product lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Team‑oriented with excellent communication and facilitation skills.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">BA or BS in social sciences, marketing, computer science, or a related discipline — or equivalent experience.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">PMP or CSM certification desired.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Passion for pageantry, marching music, or performing arts is a plus but not required.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience with event management software or event‑driven businesses is a plus.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">***The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this document, based on the business needs of the organization. For more information about BDPA, please visit <a href="https://bdpa.org" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">https://bdpa.org</a></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Please submit all applications to: <a href="https://prowessconsulting.applytojob.com/apply/DHynVN6xmm/Technical-Product-OwnerManager" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">https://prowessconsulting.applytojob.com/apply/DHynVN6xmm/Technical-Product-OwnerManager</a></span></span></span><br><br><br><br><br> 

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