INSPYR Solutions
Title: Senior Product Owner P3 Compensation: $85.00-$95.00/Hour Location: Burbank, CA *Onsite 3 days per week* Duration: 12 month contract Work Requirement: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to work in the U.S. Responsibilities: Develop and Communicate Product Vision & Strategy Collaborate with leadership, product management, and stakeholders to define clear product objectives, strategies, and roadmaps that align with overarching business goals. Communicate product vision and objectives effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of desired outcomes. Balance tactical execution (refining user stories, participating in sprint ceremonies) with strategic oversight (defining roadmaps, gathering feedback from stakeholders). Backlog Ownership & Prioritization Manage the product backlog by refining user stories, defects, enablers, and other work items to maximize business value. Continuously prioritize and adjust backlog items to align with evolving business needs and strategic priorities. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement Identify key customers and stakeholder groups, building strong, collaborative relationships to establish effective feedback loops. Represent the voice of the customer, incorporating direct feedback into product requirements and feature priorities. Agile Delivery & Team Collaboration Serve as the primary contact for the agile delivery team(s), clarifying product goals, requirements, and priorities. Work closely with scrum masters, developers, quality engineers, and other team members to ensure successful sprint planning, execution, and review. Facilitate cross-functional communication, addressing questions and removing blockers to keep delivery on track. Remediate difficult problems and complex inquiries related to the development backlog and requirements to ensure successful agile team outcomes; on time, on budget and on function Identify and resolve complex issues and inquiries related to the development backlog and requirements, ensuring successful customer outcomes — on-time, on-budget, and on-function. User Story Definition & Acceptance Criteria Translate complex business requirements into clear, concise user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria. Ensure stories meet the "definition of ready” before sprint planning and adhere to the "definition of done” upon completion. Quality Assurance & Testing Collaborate with quality engineers to develop comprehensive test strategies, including automated and manual testing approaches. Participate in test case review and user acceptance testing to confirm that delivered solutions meet acceptance criteria and overall quality standards. Implementation & Change Management Partner with business teams, training, and change management resources to plan and execute seamless product rollouts. Ensure end-users have the necessary support, documentation, and training to fully adopt and benefit from new product capabilities. Budget & Forecast Management Work closely with the Program Management Office (PMO) to plan and monitor product or project budgets Forecast resource needs, identify potential risks, and maintain transparency around budgeting considerations. Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving Proactively identify and address complex issues or risks that could impede delivery, leveraging creative thinking and industry best practices to propose solutions. Encourage and drive process improvements within the team to optimize workflow, enhance collaboration, and boost product quality. Basic Qualification: Must Haves (Years of Experience, languages, programs, tools, etc.): Minimum of 5 years of experience as a product owner or related role, managing complex products within an enterprise. Knowledge of ITIL v3 or later and ITSM best practices. Strong communication, writing, and executive presentation skills. • Able to translate complex ideas into understandable requirements, value statements, and business outcomes Demonstrated experience leading small technology teams to deliver projects and business outcomes Experience with agile software development methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, ICP-ACC, etc.) Required Education: BS STEM Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/. By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.