Position Summary:

The Associate IT Product Manager plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and business needs. This position develops and manages IT products and services that support the company operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth. The Associate IT Product Manager collaborates with the Product owner and develops forward leaning technologies for the company. This position leverages technology to optimize business processes and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with internal teams, including business analysts and developers, to understand requirements and implement product features
• Execute on product roadmaps as outlined by senior leadership, focusing on short-term product improvements and tactical delivery
• Work closely with the Product Owner to define product requirements, refine user stories, and ensure clear communication between business and IT teams
• Prioritize day-to-day tasks within the backlog to ensure timely delivery of product updates and enhancements
• Conduct user acceptance testing and collaborate with the QA team to ensure product features meet quality standards
• Maintain the product backlog, ensuring that it remains actionable and aligned with immediate business goals
• Actively engage in Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, to monitor progress and remove blockers for the development team
• Provide input on product performance, helping to identify minor improvements that can be quickly implemented
• Assist in the documentation and training for new features, ensuring stakeholders are aware of upcoming changes
• Support internal teams in piloting new technologies, providing feedback for iterative development
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to gather insights, document feedback, and implement small-scale adjustments
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline, 3 plus years of experience in a product management role or HS Diploma/GED, 6 plus years of experience in a product management role
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of an organization
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Detail and results oriented
• Customer service mindset
• Strong sense of urgency
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Understanding of IT systems, software development methodologies, and project management principles
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Travel up to 25%
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One plus years of experience in a product management role in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry
• Experience writing user stories, refining product backlogs, and coordinating/prioritizing conflicting requirements
• Experience working a in fast paced and changing work environment
• Experience in agile frameworks, i.e., Scrum, Kanban, etc.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or Jira for project management and collaboration
• Knowledge of agile development practices, methodologies, and tools
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on driving innovation and achieving business objectives
• Experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master