Senior Product Owner, SAFe & DoD Cyber Solutions

Raft; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Raft is seeking a Product Owner in the United States to lead SAFe-driven cybersecurity and data capability initiatives within a defense-focused program. You will manage the PI backlog, coordinate with Product Management and technical leadership, and align development with mission requirements.

Based in Colorado Springs, this on-site role requires a track record of delivering complex software outcomes, strong communication with senior DoD stakeholders, and a hands-on, proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of program, project, or product management with SAFe and/or Scrum Agile frameworks.
• Ability to write detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy.
• Experience aligning with Product and Delivery leadership to prioritize the backlog.
• Proven track record delivering product acceptance criteria and quality outcomes.
• Strong communication with senior DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive data-informed decisions, establish product priorities, and ensure delivery of cybersecurity and technology capabilities.
• Own the product backlog for Program Increment (PI) Planning and shape the product roadmap as priorities evolve.
• Gather and validate requirements; understand business and technical objectives behind the team's work.
• Manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic direction while adapting to shifting priorities.

Skills

SAFe / Scrum experience

Backlog management

User stories & epics

Stakeholder communication

Sprint planning & acceptance

Strategic thinking

DoD engagement

Job description

Raft is seeking a Product Owner in the United States to lead SAFe-driven cybersecurity and data capability initiatives within a defense-focused program. You will manage the PI backlog, coordinate with Product Management and technical leadership, and align development with mission requirements.

Based in Colorado Springs, this on-site role requires a track record of delivering complex software outcomes, strong communication with senior DoD stakeholders, and a hands-on, proactive leadership style.