Product Owner / Project Manager

GSquared Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

On-site work in Atlanta

Job summary

GSquared Group is seeking a hybrid Product Owner / Project Manager to translate business needs into clear requirements and steer technology initiatives from planning to delivery. This on-site role requires balancing product ownership with structured project execution and collaboration across teams.

You will maintain a clean backlog, prioritize features by value, and support UAT to ensure solutions meet expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience spanning product ownership, business analysis, and project management within technology-driven environments.
• Familiarity with structured requirements methodologies (use cases, scenarios, UML, BPMN, or BABOK-aligned practices).
• Certifications such as CSPO, IIBA, CAPM, or PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the product backlog, write clear user stories, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Plan projects with milestones, timelines, and deliverables; align resources and teams.
• Coordinate across departments to manage risks, dependencies, and communications.

Skills

Product ownership

Business analysis

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS, or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Product Owner / Project Manager - (On-Site)

We’re looking for a hybrid Product Owner / Project Manager who can translate business needs into clear, buildable requirements while steering technology initiatives from planning through delivery. This role blends structured product ownership with disciplined project execution, supporting teams across the organization to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.

What You’ll Do

Product Ownership & Requirements

• Partner with business stakeholders to uncover, clarify, and document requirements, turning complex processes into actionable user stories, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Consolidate input from multiple business units and create alignment around priorities and desired outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, organized backlog with well-written tickets that enable efficient development.
• Evaluate and prioritize features based on business value, feasibility, and capacity.
• Coordinate and support user acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet expectations and function as intended.

Project Planning & Delivery

• Build and manage project plans, including scope, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Align resources and capacity across teams to keep work properly sequenced and staffed.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and constraints, adjusting plans to keep initiatives on track.
• Provide clear, concise status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across departments to maintain alignment and momentum.

General Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement across tools, workflows, and processes.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support training, documentation, and rollout activities to drive adoption of new features.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience spanning product ownership, business analysis, and project management within technology-driven environments.
• Familiarity with structured requirements methodologies (use cases, scenarios, UML, BPMN, or BABOK-aligned practices).
• Proven ability to plan projects, manage timelines, and coordinate work across multiple teams.
• Strong proficiency with tools such as Jira, MS Project, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to independently write clear, concise specifications and maintain a prioritized backlog.
• Certifications such as CSPO, IIBA, CAPM, or PMP are a plus.
• Experience in commercial real estate, lending, or financial services is highly valued.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies, Salesforce, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric is beneficial.

Compensation: As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a competitive benefits package and salary/bonus commensurate with experience.