Product Owner, HR Systems Job at Under Armour, Inc in Baltimore

The Product Owner, HR Systems is responsible for product planning and at times technical project/task execution for products within the HR System Team’s portfolio.

The Product Owner is the voice of the customer, representing internal stakeholders and the Product Manager when driving prioritization of their backlog. The Product Owner will solve business problems by analyzing business needs, understanding requirements, investigating potential solutions, ensuring the successful launch of new products/features, and managing products throughout their entire lifecycle. The ideal individual candidate will be able to facilitate discussions and lead the execution of tasks that help the organization provide best in class solutions supported by a solid foundation of governance and strategy.

Your Impact

Business Support

• Be a subject matter expert (SME) regarding the business processes and the capabilities/limitations of products assigned
• Address business-related questions and training directly with users
• Provide knowledge transfer to the appropriate technical support groups
• Display first-rate customer service abilities and always be willing to help with a positive attitude
• Develop solid product governance plans
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of all product functionality supported by the respective product area
• Serve as the primary point of contact for products supported by the respective product area
• Leverage relationships to support the business as needs arise
• Maintain awareness of how the business utilizes support applications and the underlying business problems
• Work with the Sr Product Manager to develop a long-term strategy for products, inclusive of cost, technology, and the full lifecycle roadmap

Communication

• Partner with and gain buy-in from stakeholders and users to create cohesion and clear communication
• Participate in product and project meetings, serving as the voice of stakeholders and users
• Communicate the business value of features and deliverables to the team
• Lead and oversee the creation of end-user training material and marketing communications for the product
• Serve as a product spokesperson at meetings and events involving internal company stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally with other product teams to ensure decisions are aligned with overall portfolio strategy

Product and Backlog Management

• Manage ideation process and idea collection portal for multiple products or an entire product category
• Work with the Product Manager to define product roadmaps
• Work with the Product Manager, Stakeholders, and Business Analysts to translate product ideas into requirements and prioritize features and user stories
• Work with the Product Manager to define the vision, direction, and opportunities for product growth and enhancements
• Demonstrate passion regarding quality, value and customer experience
• Manage backlog for multiple products. Prioritize the release of new features with corresponding justifications
• Manage the feature and user story refinement process by gathering requirements, writing user stories, prioritizing the backlog and accepting the team’s work
• Provide final approvals on functional and UI designs
• Coordinate with business units to test and evaluate the new or updated applications and features
• Set and manage deliverable expectations with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain an adequate amount of defined work in the backlog to ensure a steady workload in each sprint for custom products
• Evaluate product progression at the end of every iteration and demonstrate completed work
• Develop and maintain relevant knowledge and skills through self-study and participation in educational opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in an Information Technology, Human Resources or related role
• Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner in a technology setting
• Demonstrated experience with SuccessFactors, HRIS or other HRIS products
• Demonstrated success at defining business needs conducting vendor analysis and launching successful products
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and have critical conversations with customers and stakeholders regarding business value and customer experience
• Understanding of and experience with the software development life cycle
• Understanding of product management frameworks and software development practices
• Ability to recognize, assess, and mitigate risks to committed deliverables and timelines
• Able to clearly communicate progress and risk to all levels of leadership
• Ability to analyze and document complex business processes
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
• Ability to think analytically and be a problem solver
• Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information
• Excellent organization and time-management skills

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Human Resources discipline
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with SAP products

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD office.
• Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.

Relocation

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

Base Compensation

$98,344.00 - $135,223.00 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.