Associate IT Product Manager

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling•Niles, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and business needs by developing and managing IT products and services that support company operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. The Associate IT Product Manager will execute on product roadmaps, focusing on short-term product improvements and tactical delivery. They will work closely with the Product Owner to define product requirements, refine user stories, and ensure clear communication between business and IT teams. The position involves conducting user acceptance testing, collaborating with the QA team, and maintaining the product backlog. Additionally, the role will provide input on product performance, assist in documentation and training for new features, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline with 3 plus years of experience in a product management role or High School Diploma/General Education Degree with 6 plus years of experience in a product management role
Travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience writing user stories, refining product backlogs, and coordinating/prioritizing conflicting requirements
Experience using Azure DevOps or Jira for project management and collaboration
Knowledge of agile development practices, methodologies, and tools
Experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master
Understanding of IT systems, software development methodologies, and project management principles

Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and business needs by developing and managing IT products and services that support the company operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth in collaboration with the Product Owner
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
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 and prioritize day-to-day tasks within the backlog to ensure timely delivery of product updates and enhancements
Provide input on product performance, helping to identify minor improvements that can be quickly implemented and assist in the documentation and training for new features, ensuring stakeholders are aware of upcoming changes
Other duties as assigned