Technical Product Owner/Manager

Summary

Prowess Consulting is assisting BD Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization and global leader in pageantry and the marching arts, with its search for a Technical Product Owner. The role guides the vision, user experience, and strategic execution of internal and external applications, systems, and websites, including translating ideas into validated interfaces. It also manages product lifecycles, outsourced development, roadmaps, sprints, quality assurance, and executive reporting while supporting modern information technology and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements gathering through user research across a wide variety of users and stakeholders
• Translate ideas, user needs, and business requirements into clear, high‑fidelity user interface designs using Figma
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI specifications that bring concepts to life and ensure clarity for both stakeholders and developers
• Facilitate iterative design reviews with stakeholders, validate usability, and refine designs based on feedback
• Own the translation of stakeholder feedback and research insights into user stories and acceptance criteria; prioritize and maintain the feature backlog
• Collaborate closely with outsourced/offshore developers to ensure accurate implementation of Figma designs, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment throughout development
• Manage day‑to‑day development activities, including sprint planning, QA coordination, and release schedules
• Maintain product roadmaps for BD Performing Arts software platforms, both third‑party and proprietary
• Collaborate with partners inside and outside BD Performing Arts to innovate offerings and support technical initiatives across the organization
• Report progress, risks, and results to executive leadership on a regular cadence

Skills

• Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management
• Demonstrated proficiency with Figma, including creating wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and developer‑ready UI specifications
• Professional experience working with software development teams and modern development processes such as SCRUM and AI‑assisted coding
• Progressive vision for AI, including coding (Claude code preferred), agents, security, and responsible AI
• Hands‑on experience managing all stages of the product lifecycle
• Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies
• Team‑oriented with excellent communication and facilitation skills
• BA or BS in social sciences, marketing, computer science, or a related discipline — or equivalent experience
• 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
• To be considered for this role you must reside in Washington state, Oregon, or California
• PMP or CSM certification desired
• Passion for pageantry, marching music, or performing arts is a plus but not required
• Experience with event management software or event‑driven businesses is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management
• Demonstrated proficiency with Figma, including creating wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and developer‑ready UI specifications
• Professional experience working with software development teams and modern development processes such as SCRUM and AI‑assisted coding
• Progressive vision for AI, including coding (Claude code preferred), agents, security, and responsible AI
• Hands‑on experience managing all stages of the product lifecycle
• Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies
• Team‑oriented with excellent communication and facilitation skills
• BA or BS in social sciences, marketing, computer science, or a related discipline — or equivalent experience
• 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
• To be considered for this role you must reside in Washington state, Oregon, or California

Nice to Haves

• PMP or CSM certification desired
• Passion for pageantry, marching music, or performing arts is a plus but not required
• Experience with event management software or event‑driven businesses is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision at 70% employer paid
• Unlimited PTO
• This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States