The Sherwin-Williams Company
Senior Product Owner
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
The Senior Product Owner is responsible for the development and execution of the product vision and roadmap, ensuring successful delivery of a high-quality product that meets customer needs and business goals. The incumbent works closely with stakeholders across the organization, including business teams, IT product managers, technical teams, and marketing teams, to define and prioritize product features, improve customer experience, and drive innovation. The Product Owner ensures the team is delivering the highest value features first, knowing the needs of the business, and coordinates with the development team to ensure features meet the acceptance criteria and are delivered timely. The incumbent contributes to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within their team, driving the organization towards achieving its strategic business objectives
WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:Develop and execute product vision and roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer needsDefine the product backlog and prioritize features based on business value and customer needsCollaborate with stakeholders across the organization to communicate product vision and roadmap and gather feedbackEnsure the development team understands the features and acceptance criteria and clarify requirements with the stakeholders where necessaryContinuously analyze and prioritize feedback from users and stakeholders to identify improvements and adjust the product backlog accordinglyEnsure successful delivery of the product, working closely with the development team to ensure features are delivered timely and of high qualityOwn and manage knowledge documentation in support of the productCommunicate progress and updates on product vision and roadmap to stakeholders and executive leadershipBuild and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersContinuously stay up-to-date with market trends, technology advancements, and industry-leading practices in product management and ownership
EducationRequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of technology product management
PreferredCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Knowledge & Experience4-6 years of experience in technology product management with experience in launching and managing successful productsIn-depth knowledge of product development and launch processes, including agile methodologiesIn-depth knowledge of production innovation methodologies and leading practicesAbility to think strategically, design requirements in alignment with the business vision, and apply market trendsExperience with hardware or software product developmentKnowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and customer-centric design thinkingStrong understanding of business processes, including IT, vendor management, and software development lifecycleExcellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical solutions into business language
Technical SkillsSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC) MethodologyProduct Analytics ToolsCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Research & Competitive AnalysisProduct Strategy & PlanningProduct Risk ManagementProduct Optimization & Growth Strategy DevelopmentProduct Requirements Gathering & DocumentationReporting ToolsWireframing and Prototyping ToolsBusiness AnalysisUser Research and Testing Tools
PreferredExperience with various collaboration and productivity applications within the Microsoft 365 product suiteDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality products on schedule.Experience in M&A, related to coordination and migration of collaboration and messaging systems.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.
WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:Develop and execute product vision and roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer needsDefine the product backlog and prioritize features based on business value and customer needsCollaborate with stakeholders across the organization to communicate product vision and roadmap and gather feedbackEnsure the development team understands the features and acceptance criteria and clarify requirements with the stakeholders where necessaryContinuously analyze and prioritize feedback from users and stakeholders to identify improvements and adjust the product backlog accordinglyEnsure successful delivery of the product, working closely with the development team to ensure features are delivered timely and of high qualityOwn and manage knowledge documentation in support of the productCommunicate progress and updates on product vision and roadmap to stakeholders and executive leadershipBuild and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersContinuously stay up-to-date with market trends, technology advancements, and industry-leading practices in product management and ownership
EducationRequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of technology product management
PreferredCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Knowledge & Experience4-6 years of experience in technology product management with experience in launching and managing successful productsIn-depth knowledge of product development and launch processes, including agile methodologiesIn-depth knowledge of production innovation methodologies and leading practicesAbility to think strategically, design requirements in alignment with the business vision, and apply market trendsExperience with hardware or software product developmentKnowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and customer-centric design thinkingStrong understanding of business processes, including IT, vendor management, and software development lifecycleExcellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical solutions into business language
Technical SkillsSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC) MethodologyProduct Analytics ToolsCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Research & Competitive AnalysisProduct Strategy & PlanningProduct Risk ManagementProduct Optimization & Growth Strategy DevelopmentProduct Requirements Gathering & DocumentationReporting ToolsWireframing and Prototyping ToolsBusiness AnalysisUser Research and Testing Tools
PreferredExperience with various collaboration and productivity applications within the Microsoft 365 product suiteDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and deliver high-quality products on schedule.Experience in M&A, related to coordination and migration of collaboration and messaging systems.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.