Product Owner

Summary

Join Civitech, a public benefit corporation dedicated to building tools for increased civic participation, as a Product Owner. You will support the development and enhancement of RunningMate and other products, working closely with a cross-functional team in a 2-week sprint cycle. This remote-first position requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for creating product requirements, attending daily stand-ups, tracking key performance metrics, and collaborating with various teams. Civitech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in product or related field
• Strong understanding of product development processes and Agile methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas into tangible requirements
• Possess basic knowledge of Figma and Miro for prototyping and collaboration
• Deeply collaborative approach to problem-solving that generates buy-in and clear product direction
• Shown ability to work within fast-paced cross-functional teams with demonstrated flexibility to get things done
• Passion for creative problem solving and iterative approach to development
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity to detailed solutions
• Committed to leveraging technology and data products to help Democratic candidates run for office and win, empower progressive causes, and increase civic participation
• Must be available to attend daily stand-up meetings at 9:00a MT/8:00a PT

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Product Manager to deeply understand the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for RunningMate and other priority products in the future
• Create and refine product requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure a shared understanding of requirements for team and stakeholders
• Attend daily stand-up and be the main contact for engineers and UI/UX staff to guide product design implementation
• Use metrics, customer feedback, and market research to understand the political/campaign industry and optimize the development of features and enhancements to solve real user problems in ways that optimize our user’s experiences and personas
• Actively participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retros
• Track key product performance metrics to guide product decisions and roadmap
• Work with customer success and marketing teams to communicate product updates to customers
• Participate in political events that promote, train, and/or directly use our tools and systems
• Document internal and external feedback in the product backlog for future consideration
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure clear and efficient communication during all phases of the product development cycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the political tech ecosystem
• Hands-on experience or knowledge of U.S. elections administration and/or campaign operations
• Experience working with startup companies
• Ability to provide a portfolio with sample work product

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Schedules