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.