Junior Product Owner
Description
At North Star Network, we are looking for a Junior Product Owner for our Brazilian Business Unit to support our Product team in delivering high-quality, business-driven digital products. This role is ideal for someone organized, curious, and eager to grow in Product Management, with a strong interest in digital products, user experience, and data-informed decision-making. You will work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, Tech, UX, QA, and business stakeholders to help translate business and user needs into clear, actionable product requirements, ensuring smooth delivery and continuous improvement across our platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining a structured and organized product backlog.
- Draft initial user stories and acceptance criteria based on guidance and documented user or business needs.
- Support refinement sessions with Tech, UX, and stakeholders to clarify requirements.
- Help assess and communicate feature priorities according to business objectives and constraints.
- Support backlog grooming sessions by preparing tickets and ensuring required details are available.
- Clarify straightforward questions from the development team, escalating complex topics to the Product Owner or Product Manager.
- Help validate completed stories by checking alignment with acceptance criteria.
- Flag potential requirement gaps, risks, or dependencies to the Product Owner or Product Manager early.
- Contribute to ensuring user stories lead to high-quality product increments.
- Collaborate with QA by supporting test case preparation and helping review defects.
- Collect basic user feedback, operational insights, or data points to support iteration.
- Uphold consistency in product behavior and user experience by reporting inconsistencies.
- Assist in maintaining communication between stakeholders and the development team.
- Help prepare status updates, release notes, or documentation for internal stakeholders.
- Communicate small updates or clarifications, while escalating major decisions to the Product Owner or Product Manager.
- Ensure continuous alignment with the Product Owner and Product Manager on prioritization and scope.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in a Product, Project, Business Analyst, or Tech-related role (or relevant internships).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to structure information clearly and write concise product documentation.
- Basic understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies and product development cycles.
- Analytical mindset with an interest in data, user behavior, and business impact.
- Comfortable working with cross-functional, fully remote teams.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); French or other languages are a plus.
- Interest in digital media, sports, or iGaming is a strong advantage.
Benefits
- A hands-on Product role with strong learning and growth opportunities.
- Exposure to international, high-traffic digital products in sports and betting media.
- 100% remote work environment with flexible collaboration across time zones.
- A multicultural, fast-growing team passionate about sports, data, and digital innovation.
- A culture of autonomy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary.
About North Star Network
North Star Network is a digital media group, specialised in covering sports and gaming on a global scale.
