Technical Product Manager - Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager-Technical for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Enterprise Applications to lead the transformation of our critical enterprise applications to next generation systems that incorporate the latest technologies and AI capabilities.

As a Product Manager-Technical for Manufacturing Enterprise Systems, you will serve as the technical product manager for our manufacturing operations, driving system excellence through automated solutions that advance our processes. You will lead product management for SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis Maestro, developing system architecture and feature roadmaps to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Working cross-functionally with system engineering teams and manufacturing operations, you will deliver innovative solutions while advising on technical trade-offs, system design, and user acceptance criteria. Through stakeholder engagement and data analysis, you will identify opportunities for improvement and translate business needs into technical specifications. Your role encompasses full product lifecycle management, from concept through post-launch enhancement, ensuring continuous improvement through performance monitoring and user feedback. Key responsibilities include managing the product backlog, prioritizing features, and collaborating with development teams to implement updates that drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Technical Leadership (50%)

* Own product vision and multi-year roadmap for manufacturing systems portfolio
* Drive architectural decisions and technical trade-offs across ERP, MES, PLM, and SCP systems
* Lead cross-functional workshops to define system capabilities and integration requirements
* Conduct user requirement gathering sessions with cross-functional stakeholders
* Translate complex business needs into technical specifications and functional requirements
* Create detailed PRFAQs and functional design documents for new capabilities
* Define and track key success metrics that demonstrate business impact and value
* Partner with engineering teams to define technical implementation approaches
* Define user acceptance criteria and success metrics for new features
* Develop business cases for new capabilities and enhancements

Business Process & System Architecture (40%)

* Drive standardization and simplification initiatives for manufacturing through value stream mapping of transactional processes to guide product development
* Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization
* Partner with enterprise architecture teams on integration patterns and data flows
* Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application

Customer Engagement & Adoption (10%)

* Serve as voice of customer for manufacturing operations
* Develop product adoption strategies and success metrics
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive adoption and feedback loops
* Drive change management for new capabilities

Required Qualifications:

* 5+ years of professional experience in enterprise application product management or related technical domain
* Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain system concepts
* Experience driving product strategy and roadmaps
* Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
* Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
* Experience in technical writing and requirements documentation
* Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, supply chain management, or releated technical field

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certified SAP Associate, Certified Kinaxis Author, or another Advanced User certification
* Expert knowledge in SAP S/4HANA (ERP) and/or Kinaxis (SCP)
* Experience with agile methodologies and project management
* Proficient in data analysis, programming, and system integration
* Strong SQL skills
* Experience with integrations protocols
* APICS Certification CPIM or CSCP
* Knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space (e.g. robotics, IoT, machine learning)

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.