Product Owner Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic IT Product Owner / Business Analyst to guide our business analysis practice, ensure robust application alignment, and champion critical change management initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned computer engineering professional who has evolved into a business analysis and / or product ownership role, bringing a profound understanding of the software development lifecycle and a hands-on technical background.

You will lead a dedicated team, steer the direction of multiple corporate applications (both vendor-driven and in-house), and act as a pivotal link between business needs and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the business analysis practice, guiding direct reports in requirements gathering, process mapping, discussion facilitation, and comprehensive solution design, including technical documentation (e.g., BPMN, UML).

Drive the full lifecycle of software development or acquisition for corporate applications, from ideation and requirements definition through deployment and post-implementation support.

Facilitate discussions and decision-making between business units and technical teams, translating complex needs into clear IT solutions.

Assess and integrate vendor solutions, providing expert input during RFP / RFI processes to ensure suitability and seamless integration.

Champion user adoption through change management strategies, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training.

Maintain a strategic view of the application landscape, ensuring alignment with business objectives and identifying opportunities for optimization.

Collaborate with IT leadership to define and evolve the IT roadmap, researching emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Academic Background : Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related IT field.

Business Analysis & Product Ownership : 4 years of relevant experience, with strong requirements gathering and analysis skills.

Technical Foundation : 3 years in software or data engineering, coding experience, and understanding of programming, databases, and data flows.

Project & Lifecycle Methodologies : Knowledge of SDLC, PMP, ITIL, and Agile (Scrum).

Leadership Aptitude : Senior profile with leadership capabilities for complex applications.

Communication & Facilitation : Excellent verbal and written skills, strong interpersonal skills.

Language Proficiency : Fluent in English and Spanish.

Global Perspective (Preferred) : Experience with international projects.

Certifications (Nice to have) : CBAP, PMP, Prosci.

What We Offer

Flexible Work : 22% remote option or 6-hour daily in-office.

Optimized Schedule : Fridays (8h-15h) year-round; extended summer hours (June 15 - Sept 15).

Paid Leave : 23 vacation days plus public holidays.

Professional Development : Language classes access.

Flexible Compensation : Spanish tax scheme for net income optimization.

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