Product Owner III - Bilingual English/Spanish

Overview:

We are in search of an experienced and strategic-thinking Senior Product Owner to lead our innovation team.
As a Senior Product Owner, you will be instrumental in defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, while providing mentorship to junior team members.
This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in product development, extensive knowledge of agile methodologies, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

100% remote in Colombia or Mexico

• Spearhead collaboration with cross-functional teams to define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives and user needs.
• Lead the development team in refining user stories, gathering requirements, and defining acceptance criteria.
• Drive and facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Act as a primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring effective communication and expectations management.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and gather user feedback to drive strategic product decisions.
• Make data-driven decisions based on in-depth analysis, user research, and business goals to shape the product strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Product Owner.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Expert understanding of agile methodologies.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• In-depth experience with user research techniques and market analysis.
• Track record of successfully launching and iterating on digital products.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Competencies:

• Technical Skills:
  ○ Basic understanding of programming languages.
  ○ Familiarity with design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma.
  ○ Knowledge of fundamental web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Problem Solving:
  ○ Ability to analyze and solve simple technical problems.
  ○ Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Communication:
  ○ Effective communication skills to convey ideas and requirements.
  ○ Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• User-Centric Thinking:
  ○ Developing an understanding of user needs and experiences.
  ○ Basic usability testing and user feedback interpretation.
• Project Management:
  ○ Basic project management skills.
  ○ Time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Product Management:
  ○ Product management skills, including roadmap planning and prioritization.
  ○ Business acumen and market analysis.
• Agile Methodology:
  ○ Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  ○ Understanding of iterative development processes.
• Customer Advocacy:
  ○ Advocating for the end-users and ensuring their needs are prioritized.
  ○ Proactively seeking and incorporating customer feedback.

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