Title: Sr. Product Owner
Industry: Entertainment
Duration: 10+ months
Location: Burbank, CA (3x per week onsite)
Rate Range: $80-$92.53 /hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

What We Do/Project

• As part of our Studio Economics transformation, we are embarking on a new chapter—one where business, finance and technology are working together in small product-oriented delivery teams (pods) to design and build solutions to meet users' needs.
• As a Product Owner (PO), you're the strategic anchor for your agile pods—shaping vision, prioritizing outcomes, and delivering value. You sit at the intersection of business, technology, and user needs, helping transform how we operate and innovate through digital products and platforms.
• In this new role, fully dedicated to the product delivery pods, the PO will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our Studio Economics products and platforms.

Job 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

Must Have Skills / Requirements:
1)Experience with 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.

2)Ability to 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.

3)Ability to 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.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements:
1)Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus
2)Understands studio economics ecosystem.

Soft Skills:
1)Many of our future Product Owners already exist inside the business. You may qualify if you bring:

• Deep industry knowledge: You understand the studio economics ecosystem—how things really work behind the scenes. You can spot pain points, inefficiencies, and unmet needs that matter.
• Strategic & systems thinking: You connect the dots between business goals, processes, and technology. You know how to move from "what” to "why” to "what's next.”
• Strong communicator & connector: You're the one who brings teams together, keeps stakeholders aligned, and can clearly articulate value—whether it's in a room of creatives, analysts, or engineers.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: You're curious. You ask questions, look at the data, and adapt based on what you learn. You care about results, not just delivery.
• A bias for action: You don't wait to be told what to do. You take initiative, experiment, and push forward—even in ambiguity.

Successful Profiles should have…

• 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)

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
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