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 advanced techniques for 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, ensuring best practices are applied from ideation and requirements definition through deployment and post-implementation support. Facilitate key discussions and decision-making processes between diverse business units and technical teams, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable IT solutions. Oversee the assessment and integration of vendor solutions , providing expert input during RFP/RFI processes to ensure functional suitability, architectural alignment, and seamless integration with existing systems. Champion user adoption by planning and coordinating comprehensive change management strategies for IT projects and products, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training. Maintain a strategic view of the corporate application landscape , ensuring continuous alignment with business objectives and identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation. Collaborate closely with the IT leadership team (including IT Architects, managers, and the CTO) to define and evolve the strategic IT roadmap, researching and piloting emerging technologies. Qualifications Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related IT field. Business Analysis & Product Ownership: 4 years of relevant experience in a business analyst and/or product owner role, with a strong ability to gather, analyze, and challenge business requirements to produce precise specifications. Technical Foundation: 3 years of experience in software (or data) engineering, including past coding experience, and a solid understanding of programming concepts, database structures, and technical analysis of data flows and application interfaces. Project & Lifecycle Methodologies: Good grasp of key concepts across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), project management methodologies (e.g., PMP), IT Service Management (ITIL), and Agile principles (e.g., Scrum). Leadership Aptitude: A senior profile with a clear desire and capability to lead a team and steer complex corporate applications. Communication & Facilitation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills in teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation. Language Proficiency: Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal). Global Perspective (Preferred): Experience working on international projects is highly valued. Certifications (Nice to have): Relevant certifications such as CBAP, PMP, or Prosci. What We Offer Flexible Work: 22% remote work option or 6-hour daily in-office. Optimized Schedule: Fridays (8h-15h) year-round; extended summer hours (June 15th - Sept 15th). ☺ Paid Leave: 23 annual vacation days plus public holidays. Professional Development: Access to language classes. Flexible Compensation: Spanish tax incentive scheme for optimizing net income. *En GS Inima sabemos que un equipo diverso nos hace más fuertes y la igualdad y diversidad son dos pilares en nuestros compromisos. En los procesos de selección como en el desarrollo profesional se tendrán en cuenta los méritos y capacidades, sin hacer distinciones por origen, raza, edad, género, orientación sexual o capacidades diferentes y/o cualquier otro motivo.

Location: España, ES

Posted Date: 8/16/2025