Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the countrys greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.
Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.
As part of our Strategy & Business Operations team the Technical Product Owner is responsible for ensuring one of AFPs core grassroots engagement platforms i360 evolves to meet the organizations highest-impact needs. Acting as a strategic bridge between AFPand developers this role translates ideas and feedback into action
In this role you will gather requirements across departments prioritize work based on strategic business value (not individual preferences) and communicate decisions with clarity and confidence. You must be comfortable operating at both the tactical and strategic levels turning todays feedback into tomorrows vision while always weighing the downstream effects of technical changes.
How You Will Contribute
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to create clear actionable user stories
Translate high-level goals into features and workflows developers can execute
Maintain a prioritized product backlog that reflects both near-term needs and long-term strategy
Evaluate competing feature requests and seek and share knowledge to make informed decisions about which requests have the highest probability of advancing our strategic goals
Ensure development decisions align with broader goals like improving volunteer retention data quality field efficiency or platform adoption
Assess downstream impact. Anticipate how platform changes may affect workflows analytics data governance and user behavior balancing immediate needs with long-term system health
Coordinate for technical alignment. Partner with capabilities across the Stand Together community to ensure technical feasibility prevent negative ripple effects and align on scalable solutions
Communicate with clarity and respect. Explain product decisions and trade-offs to staff at all levels tailoring the message to the audience and maintaining alignment
Engage feedback constructively. Share updates regularly through meetings and documentation and use critical feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow. Coordinate with i360 and internal developers to scope build and refine platform enhancements
Work closely with the Product Specialist Technical Trainer and Implementation team to test and launch new tools
What You Will Bring
Experience managing projects gathering requirements and working with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with Agile Scrum Jira and/or CRM systems
Adaptable problem-solving experience
Empathetic communication and openness to new ideas and feedback
Strategic thinking
Technical curiosity
Enthusiasm to contribute to AFPs mission vision and culture
Standout Candidates May Also Bring
Strong knowledge of i360 and its role in advocacy
Background in grassroots or political advocacy product support and/or platform implementation
What We Offer
Competitive benefits:Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career:Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth:Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation:Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values:Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.
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