What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Product Owner position at Traeger Wood Pellet Grills?
Welcome to the Traegerhood
Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!
What You’ll Do
The IT Product Owner plays a critical role in driving the success of our Salesforce CRM and related sales and customer service tools. This individual will work closely with business stakeholders to define and execute product strategies that align with organizational goals. As a key liaison between business units and technology teams, the IT Product Owner will ensure that product initiatives meet business needs while balancing ongoing operational requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong business acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Salesforce CRM, sales processes, and customer service workflows. This role requires balancing strategic vision and hands-on execution to optimize our technology investments and maximize business value.
How You’ll Help Us Win
Strategy & Planning
- Partner with business leaders to define goals and objectives for the product.
- Work closely with technology teams to design and implement solutions for prioritized initiatives.
- Collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams to define scope, deliverables, resources, budget, and timelines.
- Guide teams and project managers to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Identify and develop new product opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
Operational Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for product stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement.
- Oversee the execution of technology initiatives to meet business objectives.
- Manage projects end-to-end, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Ensure optimal return on investment by coordinating and delegating cross-functional initiatives.
- Monitor key performance indicators and adapt product strategy accordingly.
- Address and resolve complex product-related challenges.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing product solutions.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Experience: Proven experience in a product management role. Strong grasp of project and product management methodologies.
- Expertise: Understanding of system architecture and data flows to support business processes.
- Tools: Deep knowledge of Salesforce CRM and its sales and customer service functionalities. Salesforce certifications are a plus.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
- Join a true team working towards a common goal
- Culture of risk-taking, innovation & quality
- So. Much. Food.
- Full medical/dental/vision packages to fit your needs
- 401K to help you plan for the future
- Tuition reimbursement
- Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
- Great discounts on all things Traeger
- Did we mention all the food?
