Sr. Product Owner

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Pratt Miller is seeking a Software Product Owner to drive the development of software solutions supporting motorsports competition programs. This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of high-impact, cutting-edge tools that enable engineering and race teams to perform at the highest level through reliable, real-time capabilities.

 

The ideal candidate is a technically strong leader with motorsports experience who can help shape product strategy across diverse stakeholders and coordinate with technical leads, developers, and third-party vendors to deliver quality solutions under tight timelines. This individual brings software development operational expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality in fast-paced, data-sensitive environments.

 

This position will be working within the Pratt Miller Motorsports group and require periods of long hours and engagement with the fast-paced cycle of development for the motorsports programs. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Product Leadership & Management

• Oversee project planning, prioritization, and execution, ensuring work is effectively defined and actionable
• Manage third-party vendors, including evaluation, contracts, and performance
• Support hiring, onboarding, and resource planning

Strategy, Roadmap & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Motorsports leadership to define and execute the product roadmap aligned to racing and organizational priorities
• Align stakeholders on priorities, deliverables, and timelines

• Stay current on software delivery best practices and drive adoption where beneficial
• Lead make-vs-buy decisions for new tools and systems

Operational Excellence & Race Support

• Monitor delivery, quality, and system performance metrics
• Ensure readiness for race events, including deployment, monitoring, issue resolution, and risk mitigation

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be. assigned as required:

• Attendance at Pratt & Miller meetings
• Education / training
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes
• Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Desired Education

• BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field
• At least 5 years professional or academic experience in Motorsports software tool development or related fast-paced software development field

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Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with motorsports tools, technologies, and trackside support environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize, and execute product roadmaps across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Track record of successfully delivering software projects under tight timelines and high-pressure conditions.
• Experience with third-party vendor integration into the software delivery roadmap.
• Experience working with sensitive or highly restricted data environments.
• Solid technical background with software delivery operational expertise.
• Ability to balance proven technologies with the strategic adoption of emerging solutions.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and drive work forward with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Stress may occur periodically
• Long hours (including weekends) may be required at times
• Limited amounts of travel may be required
• Work environment can vary between group and individual assignments and tasks

Pay Range:

$92,600.00 - $154,400.00

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