Principal Product Owner - SIIMS Release & Test Automation (Hybrid)

Publix•Lakeland, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Product Owner on Publix’s Store Item and Inventory Management Systems (SIIMS) team, lead delivery of enterprise-scale technical solutions across web and mobile platforms in partnership with cross-functional technical and business teams. SIIMS supports retail store associate processes including adjustments, counts, in-store transfers, and store-to-store transfers, and manages item data, store price overrides, and price and promotion data. Define and champion product vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery strategy; lead requirements gathering; and own and prioritize the product backlog. Drive roadmap execution across multiple teams, align product decisions with business objectives and customer needs, and evaluate product outcomes through goals, success metrics, KPIs, and adoption measures. Act as the product leader and subject matter expert for assigned domains, while mentoring Product Owners and Business Analysts. The position is hybrid and based within commuting distance of Lakeland, Florida. Candidates advancing in the interview process must participate in at least one onsite interview at the Lakeland campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 9 years of experience leading the definition, delivery, and evolution of complex business or technology products.
At least 7 years of experience in a product leadership role such as Product Owner, Senior Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Systems Analyst.
At least 5 years of experience working within Agile delivery frameworks using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools.
At least 1 year of experience using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT to accelerate product management activities.
Proven experience developing and executing product strategies, roadmaps, and investment priorities for enterprise-scale initiatives.
Extensive experience prioritizing and managing large, complex product backlogs across multiple teams using business value, customer impact, and strategic objectives.
Experience influencing senior leaders and stakeholders to align competing priorities and drive product decisions.
Experience defining product outcomes, success metrics, KPIs, and adoption measures to evaluate product effectiveness.
Ability to translate business objectives into product capabilities, epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Experience leading cross-functional teams comprising engineering, architecture, UX, QA, operations, and business stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities, balance strategic and operational demands, and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of enterprise application ecosystems, APIs, integrations, cloud platforms, data management, and modern software delivery practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Principal Product Owner, Principal Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, or in an equivalent strategic product leadership role.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner, or similar product management certification.
Experience owning product portfolios, multi-team roadmaps, or enterprise platforms serving large user populations.
Experience defining product strategy and roadmap investments for cloud-native, digital transformation, or modernization initiatives.
Experience partnering with executive leadership to develop business cases, investment strategies, and long-term product plans.
Strong technical background with prior experience as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Solutions Architect, Technical Lead, or Business Systems Analyst.
Experience with modern application development technologies, including .NET/C#, React, APIs, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and Azure services.
Experience using analytics, customer feedback, experimentation, and product performance metrics to guide prioritization decisions.
Experience with AI-enabled products, Copilot technologies, automation platforms, or machine learning initiatives.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale product modernization, transformation, or platform strategy efforts.

Responsibilities

Partner with executive stakeholders to define and champion product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Work with business area leaders to identify opportunities, define priorities, and influence product investment decisions.
Make strategic tradeoff decisions across scope, timeline, risk, technical debt, and business priorities.
Own and prioritize the product backlog, balancing business value, customer impact, technical dependencies, and strategic initiatives.
Establish product goals, success metrics, and key performance indicators to evaluate value realization and adoption.
Serve as the primary product leader and subject matter expert for assigned product domains, providing direction to stakeholders and delivery teams.
Lead product planning and roadmap execution across multiple cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Mentor Product Owners and Business Analysts in product management, backlog prioritization, roadmap planning, requirements gathering, sprint planning and reviews, and user story creation.
Collaborate with engineering, architecture, UX, and business leaders to align solutions with long-term product and technology strategies.
Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and industry trends to inform product strategy and drive innovation.