Senior Product Owner

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

• 7+ years in Information Technology related field

• 5+ years of experience in product management or product ownership, ideally with exposure to B2B integration or supply chain environments.

• Demonstrated experience with Agile practices, including backlog management and participation in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

• Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with both technical teams and external partners.

• Goal and outcome oriented with excellent work ethic, self-motivation, and demonstrable experience motivating others

• Familiarity with integration technologies and standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience working within supply chain or order fulfillment processes

• Hands on technical experience or ability to relate to technical topics and participate in conversations about architecture and development

• Familiarity with incident and support systems (e.g., ServiceNow) to manage post-production support effectively.
• Experience with integration technologies and standards (EDI, JSON, Flat Files, cXML) as well as understanding of backend systems such as Oracle EBS and middleware like WebMethods.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the usage of new technologies, frameworks, and tools

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen.Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Job Responsibilities:

This position will serve as the Senior Product Owner for the Strategic Partner Integration team. Core responsibilities include the following:

• Develop Strategic Vision and Roadmap:

Define and communicate a strategic vision for B2B Supply Chain Integration initiatives-covering customers, vendors, carriers, and other partners-ensuring alignment with both business objectives and partner needs.

• Gather and Prioritize Requirements:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and strategic partners to elicit, document, and prioritize integration requirements, translating business needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Product Backlog Ownership:

Own and maintain a prioritized product backlog of integration enhancements and support tasks, incorporating both new development and post-production support initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Developers, Analysts, the Delivery Team Manager, and business stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to product development and the delivery of high-quality integration solutions.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

Serve as the primary liaison with strategic partners across the Supply Chain, facilitating clear and ongoing communication to ensure integration solutions meet or exceed partner expectations.

• Market and Competitive Analysis:

Monitor industry trends and competitor offerings to identify opportunities and potential risks in the B2B integration space, incorporating insights into the product strategy.

• Agile Process Facilitation:

Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to ensure timely delivery of integration projects and continuous improvement of processes.

• Thought Leadership and Mentorship:

Serve as a subject matter expert on B2B integration and supply chain ecosystems, providing guidance, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of innovation within the Strategic Partner Integration team.

• Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement:

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for integration projects, analyzing outcomes to drive ongoing enhancements and best practices across the team.

• Risk Management and Issue Resolution:

Proactively identify potential risks and dependencies related to integration initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation strategies and resolve issues promptly.