Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
We are looking for a Product Owner to join the Sphera team. You will be the voice of the customer and the key liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet business objectives. You will own the product backlog, define specifications, and prioritize features to maximize product value and drive customer satisfaction.
How you’ll spend your day:
Manage the product backlog and prioritize features based on changing requirements
Translate product managers’ strategies to detailed product feature specifications
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment of the product goal and requirements
Actively participate in Scrum events (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives)
Triage and reproduce bugs/defects, log details for engineers, and help define remediation priority
Perform functional testing of completed code to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards
Work with the product team and internal stakeholders to deliver updates and status reports
What makes you a great fit:
2+ years of experience as Product Owner/Analyst, or similar experience interacting with users of SaaS software
Knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
Proficiency with Azure DevOps or Jira
Working knowledge of product development architecture
Ability to assess the relative importance of each item in the product backlog and prioritize them accordingly
Ability to convey complex information with clarity and accuracy through verbal, written, and visual means
Business-fluent in English
Experience working with remote colleagues using conferencing tools
Flexibility to meet on occasion with team members and/or customers in different time zones
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, computer science, or a related field is preferred
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification is a plus
Experience with EHS&S software is a plus
Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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