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INSPYR Solutions · 16 hours ago

Product Owner IV

Burbank, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$80/hr - $92.53/hr

6+ years exp

INSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. They are seeking a Senior Product Owner to lead agile delivery pods, shape product vision, prioritize outcomes, and deliver value by bridging business, technology, and user needs.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision Co-create the product's purpose and direction aligned with business strategy

Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results

Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts

Act as the voice of the user Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback)

Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing)

Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use

Establish and own the product roadmap Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets

Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners)

Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities

Decide on prioritization of backlog Make trade-off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility

Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions

Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call

Own the outcomes of the pod Define what success looks like and make "go/no-go" calls on feature readiness

Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed

Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output

Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data-informed decision making

Manage key risks and dependencies Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies

Navigate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines

Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support

Qualification

Product vision leadershipUser engagementProduct roadmap managementCPM certificationCSPO certificationSAFe certificationData-driven decision makingBias for actionStrategic thinkingCommunication

Required

Experience with Leadership to define product vision

Ability to Act as the voice of the user

Ability to Establish and own the product roadmap

5 yrs total, with 1+ year in product, sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor's in Business, Economics, Computer Science or related field (Functional Experience)

6-9 yrs total, with 3+ years leading delivery as a Product Owner or similar role. Strong experience in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor's required; MBA or Master's preferred (Autonomous Experience)

10+ yrs total, including significant experience leading product delivery at scale. Deep expertise in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred (Expert Experience)

US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S