IT Product Owner I
About The Position
The IT Product Owner I is a hands-on role that oversees the development and maintenance of assigned corporate, operations and/or dealer applications under the guidance of senior team members. Responsibilities include gathering business requirements, supporting backlog management, and collaborating with technical teams to deliver software solutions aligned with business needs. This IT Product Owner role is with GST’s Integrations Team and blends technical delivery with strong relationship-building. In addition to driving technical outcomes, the role plays a key part in connecting people and systems, fostering collaboration between technical and business teams. A major focus will be on facilitating clear, effective communication to ensure alignment and shared success across all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 2-4 years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or related IT roles
- Basic understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
- Familiarity with IT product development and software lifecycle processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to take initiative
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal
- Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills
- Strong business acumen
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data
- Knowledge of various operating systems and platforms
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Self-starter and ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others
- Highly self-motivated
- Customer service mentality
- Ability to communicate ideas within a highly collaborative product development process
Nice To Haves
- Experience with .NET, Boomi, backend architecture or SAP Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
- Support backlog management by helping to organize, prioritize, and track development tasks.
- Work closely with developers, testers, and business analysts to understand technical solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Assist in writing user stories and acceptance criteria for product enhancements.
- Conduct basic testing and validation of product features to ensure business needs are met.
- Provide basic application support, troubleshooting minor issues, and escalating complex problems.
- Learn and document business processes related to parts operations applications.
- Support release and patch management activities.
- Maintain clear communication with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
Benefits
- Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
- Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
- Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
