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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Product Owner

Product ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBoulder, CO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least one year of experience in product engineering or product management in computer or software markets.
  • A valid state driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for travel to customer sites and conferences.
  • Ability to receive client approval to work on the contract.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years; military service and study abroad are accepted.
  • Understanding of product life cycle management.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with technical product services support.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong working knowledge of product management techniques and practices.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Ability to use computers and the software typically used by the department.
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors to design software graphical user interfaces and create marketing materials.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment, including a copier, computer, keyboard, telephone, and fax machine.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and ensure alignment among cross-functional teams to meet major product milestones and customer commitments.
  • Develop integrated project plans across functional teams to execute major product milestones and commitments in support of the product manager.
  • Support and coordinate with the product manager and product teams to ensure qualification criteria are met for each product life cycle stage: development, alpha, beta, manufacturing transfer and ramp, and end of life.
  • Categorize customer issues and requests from the ticketing system and ad hoc sources, and direct them to appropriate teams according to the product manager’s priorities.
  • Use the product life cycle management tool to maintain documentation supporting standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Detect patterns in repeated issues and track Pareto analysis of major issues.
  • Track and regularly report progress on resolving major customer issues.
  • Coordinate rollout of new product testing, validation, and post-rollout support.
  • Participate in product development team meetings as needed.
  • Participate in manufacturing meetings as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Product Owner certification.
  • Experience with product development and release to market.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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