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INSPYR Solutions · 4 hours ago

Product Manager/Business Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$55/hr - $60/hr

3+ years exp

INSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Product Owner to drive the success of their agile product delivery process by guiding cross-functional teams and managing the product backlog.

Information TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Strategic Product Vision - Ensure the product backlog aligns with the overall vision and strategic business goals

Portfolio Management - Prioritize user stories and initiatives based on business value and feasibility

Customer & Market Insights - Gather and communicate feedback from the business to inform product decisions

Product Strategy Execution - Guide the team on what to build, translating strategic goals into tactical execution

Backlog Ownership - Own and manage the product backlog. Write and refine user stories, adding detailed acceptance criteria. Ensure stories are complete, clear, and ready for development

Requirements Gathering – Interface with the mortgage operations, gather and document requirements, and offer solutions to business needs

Backlog Grooming / Refinement - Maintain and prioritize the backlog. Continuously write, refine, and enhance user stories with clear acceptance criteria

Sprint Planning - Select and explain user stories for upcoming sprints. Clarify feature requirements to ensure team alignment before development begins

Sprint Execution - Actively engage with the development team during daily standups and throughout the sprint. Accept completed stories that meet acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done

Sprint Review & Demo - Lead sprint demos and present completed features to stakeholders. Gather feedback to iterate on features and inform future work

Release Planning & Management - Confirm story completion and readiness for release. Coordinate final deliverables, including QA validation, documentation, and release notes

Stakeholder Management - Serve as the central liaison between Dev, QA, UAT, and business stakeholders

Team Alignment & Enablement - Ensure sprint goals and work output align with evolving products and business priorities

Business Case & ROI Evaluation - Support prioritization and roadmap decisions with input rooted in value and business impact

Release Planning - Coordinate development, testing, and UAT efforts to ensure timely, high-quality releases

Agile Process Ownership - Operate effectively within Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban. Facilitate Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

KPIs & Metrics - Track and analyze team delivery metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.) to assess progress and optimize performance

Leadership & Mentorship - Mentor junior business analysts and new Product Owners. Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and Agile best practices

Qualification

Product OwnershipAgile MethodologiesBacklog ManagementUser Story WritingAgile ToolsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills