Product Owner

Trane Technologies • Minneapolis, MN

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Owner leads the development and enhancement of Trane Technologies’ telematics web and mobile applications. The role works with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other stakeholders to ensure products meet customer needs and align with business objectives. The position requires experience driving enterprise application development, ideally with a background in telematics and the transportation industry.

The Product Owner defines product vision, strategy, and roadmaps; gathers and prioritizes requirements; translates needs into user stories and technical specifications; and manages the product backlog and development lifecycle through launch. The role also coordinates stakeholder communication, incorporates user and stakeholder feedback, collaborates on application design and usability testing, and monitors product performance to guide improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role driving enterprise application development.
• At least 4 years of experience as an applications developer.
• Strong understanding of telematics, fleet management, and the transportation industry.
• Proven track record of launching and managing web and mobile applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with product management tools such as ADO, JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with IoT and connected vehicle technologies.
• Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning applications in telematics.
• Product Management certification, such as CSPO or Pragmatic Institute.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for telematics web and mobile applications.
• Participate in market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and trends in the transportation industry.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements and features.
• Work with engineering teams to translate product requirements into user stories and technical specifications.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog in line with business goals and customer needs.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and senior management.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback to continuously improve the product.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to refine the user experience.
• Define and track KPIs to measure the success of telematics applications.
• Analyze data and user feedback to identify improvements and implement changes.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level