PRODUCT OWNER, VERTEX (HYBRID)

Compass, Inc. • Charlotte, NC

393d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Owner for Vertex at Compass Group will be responsible for driving the development and execution of the product strategy for the Vertex platform. This role involves managing the product backlog, prioritizing features, and overseeing the product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and business owners to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or business-related field required.
• 5+ years' hands-on experience implementing Vertex indirect tax solutions in SAP EEC and S/4 Hana for US and Canada, including direct experience with Vertex Accelerator and Vertex Plus Tools.
• Experience with SAP, specifically FI, SD, MM, IM, EWM, AM, AP, AR, CO or PCA modules; S/4 HANA experience a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner.
• Basic understanding of sale and use tax principles preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Experience with AzureDevOps or similar tool preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong business process knowledge/expertise with an ability to analyze complex business scenarios and translate to optimal solutions.
• Experience of managing resources and teams of people.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders, customers, and subject matter experts to gather and understand requirements, provide regular updates, and manage expectations.
• Create, manage, and validate user stories with the product team to ensure they meet quality, performance, usability, and security standards.
• Ensure comprehensive testing of solutions, including regression testing before any changes are released to QA and Production.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are managed and delivered on a timely basis in accordance with the project plan.
• Liaise with other team members to communicate planned releases, change impact, and coordinate communication and training needs.
• Track and analyze product performance metrics, user feedback, and market trends to inform ongoing product improvements.
• Partner with Product Manager and Tax Leadership to create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business objectives and customer requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the product roadmap, balancing short-term and long-term goals.
• Develop strong business relationships, influence stakeholders, and partner with others to develop superior solutions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees