Scrum Product Ownership - Manager

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Advanced Product Owner in our Nashville TN, Raleigh NC, or Monterrey MX location.

This role is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and profitable growth of the Switchboard portfolio in North America.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries.

From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

As Switchboard Advanced Product Owner you will be responsible for the QED2 and Speed-D offer through the entire lifecycle from roadmap planning to product maintenance.

The Product Owner is a key position in the Agile organization delivering value to the business and customers while maintaining a clear view on customer needs and what needs to get done.

Product Owners represent the customer and communicate the vision of the product within the Squad while also developing strategic alignment with key stakeholders.

They partner with League Leaders to set priorities, drive the strategic intent of the product, and maximize the value of work done with the Squad.

They create a conducive and collaborative environment through effective leadership.

You will have the opportunity to define & manage product strategy, roadmap, and drive priorities for cross functional development squads through ownership of the product backlog.

The role is focused on developing and deploying a robust marketing mix to deliver high value to our customers. Are you ready for an exciting role supporting a growing agile new product development organization?

What do you get to do in this position?

• Develop and adapt the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Define, scope, and prioritize features and activities based on business and customer impact. Own the product development backlog
• Maximize market share and profitability for the offer
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify & fill product gaps, and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive growth
• Monitor & analyze trends within the industry, competition, and governing bodies to feed and prioritize the roadmap
• Be the subject matter expert and evangelize the offer, customer applications / needs, roadmap, and priorities to build awareness and secure support from squads and stakeholders
• Communicate and interact with senior leaders in Schneider Electric, product sponsors, stakeholders, and customers to understand the current and changing needs
• Manage roadmaps & lifecycle plans including offer evolution / withdrawal

Qualifications

We know skills and competencies show up in a multitude of ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

This job might be for you if you have :

• Ability to positively influence, lead, and energize cross functional teams
• Ability to quickly learn marketing processes, market trends, and business offers / solutions
• Ability to analyze marketing activities and competitive environment to deliver high value products & features
• Ability to manage multiple projects / activities simultaneously
• High degree of initiative and pro-active management
• High level of technical aptitude, business acumen, and willingness to learn
• Open to change and must embrace continuous improvement
• Experience 8+ years, with exposure to Product Management and Agile Practices
• Experience with Panel Builders preferred
• 4 Year College degree with focus in Marketing, Engineering, Finance, or similar program (MBA a Plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel & PPT
• Needs to be Experience with Contractors, Panel Builders, Systems Integrators preferred

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

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