Why choose Ideaware for Product Ownership talent
For over 12 years, we have helped American companies scale their software teams and grow their businesses. Our focus is on seamlessly connecting you with the ideal Product Ownership talent who not only possesses the right skills but also aligns with your project’s personality, culture, and expectations.
From day one, you and your team work with our expert team of recruiters and HR to meet your needs to the tee. There are no up-front fees to get started. Our commitment is demonstrated by the fact that you pay only after the first month your candidate is onboard.
15+
years in business
4y+
client engagement length
4.6 y
average retention time
1,250
filled roles
Struggling to find top talent on your own? Skip the recruitment hassle
Access top-tier, pre-screened professionals within 48 hours of sharing your job details. All candidates are sourced from our 12-year-strong database and network in Colombia.
Hire talent
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Luis P.
Frontend / Mobile Developer
- ReactJS
- React Native
Luis is a Mechanical Engineer with over 4 years of experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. He has knowledge of SCRUM for project planning and execution.
Chile
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Daniel C.
Backend Developer
- NodeJS
- Typescript
Daniel has over 6 years of experience working as a backend developer, mainly using NodeJS. He's adept at tackling diverse IT challenges and is oriented to fulfilling project objectives.
Colombia
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Laura V.
Product Designer
- Figma
Laura has over 7 years of experience as a Product Designer. She is skilled at identifying user needs, researching, and creating wireframes and prototypes to optimize user interactions.
Argentina
The ultimate guide for hiring Product Owners
Are you seeking to accelerate the growth and scale your development team? Recognizing the pivotal role talent plays in project success, we've crafted a guide to enhance your understanding of the hiring process. Explore insights on what to anticipate from experts in technical and soft skills and responsibilities, along with FAQs. We will give you a whole different perspective!
Before you start hiring
Access top-tier, pre-screened professionals within 48 hours of sharing your job details. All candidates are sourced from our 15-year-strong database and network in Latin America.
Define your project requirements
Clearly define your project goals, scope, and technical requirements. The difficulty level and the type of task you're dealing with will determine the skills and expertise needed.
Culture fit
Your hires must align with your company goals, values, and team culture. Someone who can integrate seamlessly into your team will adapt faster to your workflow and be more productive.
Budget planning
Establish a budget for your experts. Consider factors like labor costs, project timeline, infrastructure, and potential travel expenses.
Team proximity
Decide between outsourcing IT talent or in-house hiring. A hybrid approach, which combines these two, is also a viable option in some cases, providing a balance between control and flexibility.
Technical skills every Product Owner should have
Your Product Owner needs a range of skills to manage day-to-day tasks and protect your software’s future. When they have the right technical skills, your projects will flow effortlessly, with top-quality code and minimal supervision.
- Agile and Scrum methodology expertise
- User story writing and backlog management
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Requirements gathering and prioritization
- Sprint planning and execution
- Product backlog refinement and grooming
Skills that go beyond code
Communication skills
Product owners who excel in communicating product requirements to development teams, presenting to stakeholders, and facilitating effective collaboration between business and technical teams.
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Owners who can analyze business problems, identify optimal solutions, and make strategic decisions about product features and priorities.
Teamwork and collaboration
Product owners who work effectively with Scrum teams, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and foster collaboration between business and technical teams.
Time management and organization
Owners who can manage sprint timelines, prioritize backlog items effectively, and ensure timely delivery of product increments.
Attention to detail
Owners who ensure user stories are well-defined, acceptance criteria are clear, and product requirements are accurately captured and communicated.
Communication skills
Product owners who excel in communicating product requirements to development teams, presenting to stakeholders, and facilitating effective collaboration between business and technical teams.
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Owners who can analyze business problems, identify optimal solutions, and make strategic decisions about product features and priorities.
Teamwork and collaboration
Product owners who work effectively with Scrum teams, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and foster collaboration between business and technical teams.
Time management and organization
Owners who can manage sprint timelines, prioritize backlog items effectively, and ensure timely delivery of product increments.
Attention to detail
Owners who ensure user stories are well-defined, acceptance criteria are clear, and product requirements are accurately captured and communicated.
Responsibilities of Product Owners
Our product owners focus on maximizing product value by effectively managing the product backlog, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring successful Agile delivery.
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Product backlog management
Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it contains clear, actionable user stories that deliver business value.
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Sprint planning and execution
Participate in sprint planning, define sprint goals, and work closely with development teams to ensure successful sprint delivery.
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Stakeholder collaboration
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and ensure product alignment with business objectives.
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User story refinement
Write clear, detailed user stories with acceptance criteria, refine backlog items, and ensure development team understanding.
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Sprint review and retrospective
Participate in sprint reviews, gather stakeholder feedback, and contribute to sprint retrospectives to improve team performance.
How it works
Getting started with us is easy and there are no strings attached or up-front costs. We take care of sourcing, screening and legal/tax compliance while you focus on your business.
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Job descriptions
Let us know what type of talent you need. We will build the perfect job profile for the role.
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Screening
We take a multi-channel approach to sourcing, screening and finding only those candidates who are a perfect match.
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Interviews
We set up as many interviews as you decide to have with potential candidates. Your process, your decision.
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Onboarding
Once you give us the green light, we onboard your new members. We take care of all legal and tax compliance.
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