Product Owner / Project Manager - LATAM, Remote
About The Position
We are seeking a Product Owner / Project Manager to own client success from concept to delivery. This role combines strategic product leadership with hands-on project management to ensure that each initiative is on vision, on budget, and on time. You will act as the bridge between clients, stakeholders, and development teams. You will define product direction, refine requirements, orchestrate resources, and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Typical project teams range from 6 to 10 members, including software engineers, designers, QA specialists, and a Scrum Master. Ideal candidates thrive in structured environments, balance technical understanding with empathy and business sense, and can lead discussions with executives as comfortably as with engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, or Technology Management.
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or similar role in software or technology development.
- Proven track record managing client-facing projects with budget and timeline accountability.
- Strong analytical thinking and business acumen to connect technical solutions to strategic outcomes.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities across teams.
- Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies and solid understanding of the SDLC.
- Skilled in Jira, Trello, or similar project management platforms.
- Experience using and implementing product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Google Analytics) and applying insights to inform roadmap and prioritization decisions.
- Ability to manage and track budgets, scope, and profitability metrics throughout delivery.
- Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities for client and internal alignment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
- Familiarity with UX principles, QA processes, and DevOps concepts is advantageous.
- PMI PMP or PMI-ACP certification.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Scrum Master (CSM).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define product vision, business objectives, and success criteria.
- Translate goals into roadmaps and prioritize features based on value, feasibility, and impact.
- Maintain the product backlog based on priority with clear epics, stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Communicate product strategy and progress to clients and leadership through reviews and presentations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client communication, status updates, and risk management.
- Build trusted relationships with executives and stakeholders through transparency and follow-through.
- Manage scope changes and negotiations with clarity and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Navigate complex client environments with professional diplomacy and political awareness.
- Lead project planning, timelines, and resource allocation in coordination with the scrum team.
- Manage budgets, scope, and invoicing to ensure financial alignment and margin targets.
- Track OKRs and KPIs for each project to measure delivery performance and client value.
- Oversee the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring clear handoffs, project development, documentation, and QA processes.
- Lead Scrum events (sprint planning, sprint reviews, refinements) and drive team accountability for commitments.
- Lead a cross-functional team of 6 to 10 professionals, including engineers, designers, QA specialists, and a Scrum Master. Foster an environment of transparency, collaboration, and shared accountability.
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to enhance delivery efficiency.
- Contribute to internal retrospectives and playbooks to sharpen TSL’s execution standards.
Benefits
- Bonus Structure: Based on timely delivery, project success, and client satisfaction.
- Profit Shares: Annual company-wide profits shares based on company performance.
- Team Bonuses: Goal-oriented bonuses based on achieving quarterly team goals.
- Deal Referral Bonuses: Refer a client project and receive a bonus based on project scope paid.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and company holidays.
- Wellness Programs: Initiatives that promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Equipment: State-of-the-art tools and hardware for success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
