Product Owner - Warehouse Management & Manufacturing

We're looking for highly motivated and experienced Product Owner with a deep understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and the manufacturing domain

What You'll Do:

• Own and Prioritize the Product Backlog: Be the ultimate owner of your product backlog, meticulously defining, refining, and prioritizing user stories, features, and epics to maximize business value and align with the product strategy.
  
• Translate Vision into Action: Work closely with the Technical Product Manager (or Product Manager) to understand the overall product vision and strategy, breaking it down into actionable, well-defined requirements for the development team.
  
• Craft Clear User Stories: Write clear, concise, and testable user stories with detailed acceptance criteria, ensuring the development team has a complete understanding of what needs to be built.
  
• Engage with Stakeholders: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders (customers, sales, support, internal business units) regarding the product backlog, managing expectations and ensuring their needs are represented.
  
• Collaborate with the Development Team: Work daily with your agile development team, participating in all agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives), answering questions, and providing clarification.
  
• Accept Completed Work: Review and accept completed user stories, ensuring they meet the defined acceptance criteria and contribute to the overall product quality and user experience.
  
• Deep Dive into User Needs: Continuously gather and analyze user feedback, market trends, and competitive insights to inform backlog prioritization and ensure the product remains relevant and valuable.
  
• Become a Domain Expert: Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements in warehouse management, logistics, and manufacturing.
  
• Facilitate Communication: Ensure seamless communication and transparency between the development team, stakeholders, and other product functions.
  

What You'll Bring:

• Experience (10+ Years): A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in product development, with at least 5-7 years specifically as a Product Owner in an agile environment.
  
• Agile Expertise: Proven hands-on experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and a deep understanding of the Product Owner role within these frameworks.
  
• Warehouse Management Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and a comprehensive understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and material flow.
  
• Manufacturing Domain Knowledge: A strong understanding of the manufacturing industry, including production processes, supply chain dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by manufacturers.
  
• Industry Experience (Plus): Direct hands-on experience working within a manufacturing company or developing solutions specifically for the manufacturing sector is a significant advantage.
  
• Technical Acumen: Ability to understand complex technical concepts, engage in technical discussions with engineering teams, and make informed decisions about feature implementation and technical trade-offs.
  
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives and customers.
  
• Passion for Product Development: A genuine enthusiasm for building innovative products, solving complex problems, and continuously learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to and execute a product strategy by effectively managing and prioritizing the product backlog to deliver measurable results.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
  
• Certifications (Plus): Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certifications are highly desirable.