Product Owner

INSPYR Solutions; Medellín; Remote; COP 258,942,000 - 388,412,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote or hybrid options

Professional development and growth

Job summary

INSPYR Global Solutions in LATAM is seeking a Product Owner to serve as the voice of the customer within an Agile team. You will define, refine, and prioritize the backlog to ensure delivery of business-valued features, working closely with Product Managers, stakeholders, Scrum Masters, and development teams.

You will translate strategy into actionable requirements, gather short- and long-term business and system needs, and maintain the backlog to align with roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• 2–4 years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, project management, or software development supporting enterprise products and solutions.
• Experience gathering business requirements, writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and managing product backlogs.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum ceremonies, and the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate requirements between business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across functions and consolidate perspectives into clear priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the customer proxy, representing customer needs and business priorities within the Agile team.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, business partners, and stakeholders to support product roadmaps and deliver features from concept through launch.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather feedback, and inform product priorities.
• Support product innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.
• Leverage data and customer insights to inform product decisions and deliver actionable business value.
• Own, build, refine, prioritize, and maintain the team product backlog in alignment with roadmaps.
• Translate roadmap features into clearly defined requirements, including features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Gather, analyze, and document short-term and long-term business and system requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure user stories meet expectations.
• Balance new feature development with technical debt and maintenance to maximize value.
• Review completed user stories and validate acceptance criteria.
• Work with Scrum Masters to support Sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Prepare backlog items for PI Planning and development activities.
• Participate in product management meetings and vision refinement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies and remove obstacles.
• Communicate priorities and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify risks and escalate as needed.
• Support successful releases and feature launches with coordination across teams.
• Monitor performance and feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop tracking and reporting to evaluate outcomes and inform investment decisions.

Skills

Agile / Scrum experience

Product ownership

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

Backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Prioritization

Analytical problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Title: Product Owner
Location: Remote LATAM
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Work Requirements: Citizen of the country of employment or authorized to work in that country
Product Owner
Position Summary The Product Owner serves as the voice of the customer within an Agile development team and is responsible for defining, refining, and prioritizing the team backlog to ensure delivery of solutions that meet business objectives and customer needs.
This role works closely with Product Managers, business stakeholders, Scrum Masters, and development teams to translate product strategy into actionable requirements and deliver valuable product features. The Product Owner plays a key role throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning through development, launch, and ongoing optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the customer proxy, representing customer needs and business priorities within the Agile team.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, business partners, and stakeholders to support product roadmaps and deliver features from concept through launch.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs, gather feedback, and inform product priorities.
• Support product innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.
• Leverage data and customer insights to inform product decisions and deliver actionable business value.
• Backlog Management & Requirements
• Own, build, refine, prioritize, and maintain the team product backlog in alignment with business objectives and product roadmaps.
• Translate product roadmap features into clearly defined requirements, including features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Gather, analyze, and document short-term and long-term business and system requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to ensure user stories are clearly understood, properly scoped, and meet business expectations.
• Balance new feature development with technical debt, maintenance, and system improvements to maximize business value.
• Review completed user stories and validate acceptance criteria to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements.
• Work closely with Scrum Masters and Agile teams to support sprint planning, backlog refinement, iteration reviews, demonstrations, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Prepare and prioritize backlog items to support Program Increment (PI) Planning and ongoing development activities.
• Participate in product management meetings, planning sessions, and product vision refinement discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies, remove obstacles, and resolve issues impacting delivery.
• Communicate product priorities, requirements, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and opportunities, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Product Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Support successful product releases and feature launches through coordination with business and technical teams.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback following launch to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain appropriate tracking and reporting to evaluate product outcomes and inform future investment decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations and provide measurable value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–4 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• 2–4 years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, project management, or software development supporting enterprise products and solutions.
• Experience gathering business requirements, writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and managing product backlogs.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum ceremonies, and the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and effectively communicate requirements between business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple initiatives, and make informed decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and consolidate varying perspectives into clear priorities and actionable requirements.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks, addressing challenges, and recommending improvements.
• Comfortable navigating organizational change, managing stakeholder expectations, and determining when to lead discussions or support team decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise applications, digital products, or customer-facing technology solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile planning and backlog management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including PI Planning.
• Experience collaborating with multiple development teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with product performance metrics, customer feedback analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

Why Join INSPYR Global Solutions (IGS)

Become part of a diverse and multicultural workplace where you'll collaborate with talented professionals from around the world, build meaningful connections, and grow your career in a supportive environment. At IGS, we're committed to helping you succeed by offering:

• Flexible remote and hybrid work opportunities
• Continuous learning and professional development programs
• A culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing

INSPYR Global Solutions

is the global delivery team for INSPYR Solutions, connecting top talent with opportunities across IT and professional services. Through collaboration, expertise, and innovation, we support global teams and help drive impactful solutions for our clients. Our focus is building a community of skilled, motivated, and reliable professionals who contribute to growth, performance, and long-term success. Learn more about us at www.inspyrglobalsolutions.com.

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