Product Manager I

Fearless is looking for a Product Manager I to add to our diverse team of 250+ employees (and counting!).

The Product Manager I (PdM I) serves our clients as a proxy product owner on an agile software development team.  They support the agile team by having a deep understanding of the end user’s voice and conveying those needs back to the team. The PdM I assists our  clients in executing long-term strategies by working with them to gather and understand the business and functional requirements of the product.  The PdM l translates requirements into epics and user stories to populate, manage, prioritize, and groom the product backlog.  This role partners with strategic leadership and stakeholders to ensure the development team carries out the most successful vision, strategy, objectives, and goals. The PdM I also acts as the end user's voice, gaining a deep understanding of their needs and representing them to the development team.

Organizational and Leadership Role 

• Collaborates directly with the scrum master, agile development team, client stakeholders,  and end users to build a useful and reliable product.

• Effectively communicates objectives and requirements to the development team, as well as functional limitations to the business stakeholders.. 
• Gathers, implements, validates, and documents business and functional requirements.. 
• Translates requirements into user stories and epics
• Prioritizes, manages, and grooms the product backlog 
• Develops the acceptance criteria, the definition of done, and value proposition for epics and user stories
• Assists in the creation of the product roadmap to help clients strategize, prioritize, and execute short and long-range plans
• Effectively manages client stakeholder communication and expectations
• Partners with stakeholders to establish  a shared understanding of Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Serves as a product management subject matter expert for the client, development team, and scrum master
• Participates in and occasionally leads user acceptance testing

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Product Manager with agile methodologies 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal and external audiences.
• Product Management subject matter expertise
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate and manage work, build relationships, and influence others
• Experience working with product management tools and ticketing systems such as Jira, GitLab, Trello, and Confluence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace/G Suite
• Experience working with or on an agile software development team and strong knowledge of agile practices and process 

Icing-on-the-Cake Skills 

• Experience consulting in product management
• Product management experience in local, state or federal government contracting and/or consulting
• Experience coaching and/or training internal and external audiences in product management best practices

What else you should know?:

Our people make us who we are. We believe that every member of the Fearless team has something to share, and we value the unique viewpoint you’ll bring to our community. But we value your community, too, so we offer fulfilling work that stays in balance with the rest of life. Because everyone has different needs, desires, and goals, our benefits offer the choices and flexibility that our team members need to live well and succeed. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• Flexible schedule
• Family-friendly workplace
• 14 days of PTO allowance (not accrued so you get it up front!) PTO + 8.75 days sick leave + 11 federal holidays + your birthday off!
• HSA, HMO, or PPO plan and Employee Wellness Plan
• Tech, education / training, and snack allowances
• Free parking in downtown Baltimore / public transit coverage
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions and immediate vesting

Location:

• In-person, hybrid, and remote options are available. Our offices are located in Baltimore and Montgomery.

Our Compensation System is designed to reward remarkable work, grow your impact and support the whole “you” over the course of your career.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or negotiation skills — is given equal pay for equal work.

Our approach to compensation is intended to ensure our total package serves all of your needs and includes base pay, medical and other benefits, performance rewards, 401k matching, plus a few perks (tech and wellness reimbursement programs)!

Our salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location and provide team members salary growth within a salary grade over time. Team members automatically progress within a salary range through annual increases (given to reward service at Fearless) or merit increases (given to reward and individual's demonstrated performance and growth within the position). Fearless team members are also eligible for discretionary bonuses based on company performance.

The salary ranges for this position based on location are listed below.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified as a part of our annual salary range review.

• AL, FL, GA, TN Residents:  $81,946 (min) - $104,482 (mid) - $127,017 (max)
• NC Residents: $84,481 (min) - $107,713 (mid) - $130,945 (max)
• DE, MD, PA, TX, VA Residents: $88,705 (min) - $113,099 (mid) - $137,493 (max)
• DC Residents: $99,687 (min) - $127,101 (mid) - $154,515 (max)
• CA & NY Residents:  $103,067 (min) - $131,410 (mid) - $159,753 (max)

Within the range, starting pay for team members is based on the evaluation of the alignment with the position description requirements including job-related skills and experience or training.  This range reflects your earning potential over the course of your career at Fearless in this position.

So, what’s next?

Over the years, we’ve honed a 3-step interview process that helps ensure that every employee we hire is the right fit for us and that we’re the right fit for them. If we think you’re a good fit, we’ll get in touch and start scheduling your interviews!

• Culture Add Interview - We’re a people-first company, so we always start off by getting to know more about you, how you work, what your career goals are, and what you’re passionate about. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for Fearless, so don’t be shy!
• Technical Interview - This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the project. During the Technical Interview, you’ll be interviewed by our Passion Coaches and/or the team’s Project Lead to make sure your skills align with the project requirements.
• Business Interview - At this point, you’ve made it to the final frontier! The Business Interview is when you’ll meet with Fearless leadership to dot the i’s, cross the t’s, and determine whether or not we’ll be moving forward with the hiring process.

About Fearless:

Fearless is a full-stack digital services firm in Baltimore that delivers sleek, modern, and user-friendly software designed to push the boundaries of possibility. It's our mission to build software with a soul — tools that empower communities and make a difference — so we can create a world where good software powers the things that matter.

That’s not our only goal, though. We also strive to create a purple culture that makes our employees excited to come to work every day. That’s why we encourage our employees to pursue their passions, both in and out of the office. With built-in company mentoring, continuing education support, flexible schedules, and a family-friendly work environment, we’ve created a culture that allows our team to thrive professionally and personally.

Fearless believes in equal opportunity employment. We won’t discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation. As a company and as individuals, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team, our family members, our clients, our subcontractors, and our vendors.