What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner position at IT Resources?
Duration: 6-month - Contract to Hire
Job Summary:
A dynamic and experienced Product Owner is needed to lead the development and optimization of Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions. This individual will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between product strategy and execution, ensuring that the WMS platform supports core operational processes such as Receiving, Put Away, Pull, and Load Out. This is a strategic, high-impact role involving collaboration with executive stakeholders and cross-functional development teams.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary Product Owner for WMS features, enhancements, and integrations focused on operational performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and define the product vision and priorities.
- Maintain and communicate a clear and strategic product roadmap aligned with broader business objectives.
- Translate product vision into detailed epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and support the team during sprint planning, grooming, and reviews.
- Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure product alignment and timely delivery.
- Monitor product performance post-release and propose iterative improvements based on data and feedback.
- Document requirements thoroughly and manage changes in scope to prevent rework and misalignment.
- Ensure all deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and business goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role within software development.
- Direct experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain systems (WMS experience is a strong advantage).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to influence and align senior-level stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational and documentation skills, with experience managing complex product workflows.
- Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Proven ability to manage roadmaps and align cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Adaptable to evolving requirements and ambiguity in a fast-paced setting.
- Background in operational processes related to logistics, distribution, or warehouse systems.
- Experience in high-growth or scale-up environments.
- Knowledge of data-driven product development and continuous feedback loops.
Salary : $50 - $60
