Growth Acceleration Partners

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WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success. GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success. Summary We are looking for a Product Manager / Product Owner to play a critical role within Agile SCRUM teams, driving product success through strong customer understanding, clear requirements, and effective collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders. In this role, you will act as the voice of the customer and the market, translating business needs into well-defined user stories and a prioritized backlog that maximizes business value. You will work closely with Product Management, customers, developers, and QA teams to ensure solutions meet both functional expectations and strategic objectives. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, thrives in fast-paced environments, and excels at aligning teams around a shared product vision. Education •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. Professional Experience •3+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Owner, Business Analysis, or similar roles. •Proven experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments. •Background in the software industry with exposure to full product and software development lifecycles. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & Backlog Management •Partner with Product Management and customers to understand business needs, market drivers, and product goals. •Translate business and customer requirements into clear, actionable user stories and use cases. •Define and maintain a prioritized product backlog based on business value, risk, and dependencies. •Write clear and concise acceptance criteria to guide development and validation. Agile Delivery & Team Collaboration •Serve as the primary point of contact for developers and QA within the SCRUM team. •Participate actively in SCRUM ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. •Support the team by clarifying requirements, answering questions, and removing ambiguities during sprint execution. •Review completed features and formally sign off to ensure they meet acceptance criteria and market needs. Stakeholder Communication •Facilitate discussions and alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams. •Present product updates, priorities, and decisions clearly to different audiences. •Negotiate scope, priorities, and trade-offs across multiple teams and stakeholders. •Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal partners to ensure alignment and transparency. Product Strategy & Continuous Improvement •Contribute to product roadmaps and story mapping activities. •Continuously refine requirements based on feedback, learnings, and evolving business needs. •Support the evolution of product best practices and delivery standards within GAP. •Help motivate teams around a shared vision of product excellence and customer value. Required Skills •Strong experience eliciting, documenting, and refining requirements. •Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. •Proven ability to understand high-level business problems and break them down into actionable user stories. •Experience writing detailed acceptance criteria. •Solid understanding of: •Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) •Agile and SCRUM frameworks •Product lifecycle from discovery to delivery and maintenance •Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills. •Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously. •High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Technical & Delivery Skills •Experience with story mapping and roadmap planning. •Strong time management and prioritization skills. •Comfortable working in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. •Ability to collaborate closely with technical teams and influence technical decisions when needed. Nice to Have •Experience using wireframes or prototypes to validate and communicate new functionality. •Scrum Product Owner Certification (CSPO). •Familiarity with SAFe or scaled Agile frameworks. •Exposure to data-related concepts such as: •Data visualization •SQL queries •Python or databases •Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) •ETL tools and analytical reporting interpretation Soft Skills & Mindset •Positive, solution-oriented attitude. •Strong coaching and facilitation skills. •Ability to motivate teams and individuals around a common product vision. •Flexible and comfortable partnering with both technical and business stakeholders at all levels. •Collaborative, adaptable, and open to continuous learning. At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.