Research and Development Digital Product Owner

International Motors, LLC • Lisle, IL

9d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

International Motors is hiring a Research and Development Digital Product Owner to support its Quality and Research and Development organizations. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Warranty, and Information Technology to improve product quality, strengthen preventive capabilities, and turn customer and vehicle data into actionable insights. The Product Owner defines and prioritizes digital capabilities that help teams identify emerging issues, determine root causes, and prevent future failures. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, the role ensures solutions align with organizational objectives, improve quality outcomes, and deliver measurable business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of technical project/program management experience; or a master's degree and at least 1 year of such experience; or at least 5 years of technical project/program management experience.
• Legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States. The employer does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to technical teams and senior leaders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decisions without direct reporting authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to support decision-making and prioritize initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in product ownership, business analysis, or delivery of digital solutions.
• Knowledge of quality and engineering processes such as DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Understanding of data analytics and AI applications; familiarity with Azure and Databricks is a plus.
• Familiarity with data modeling, business intelligence platforms, dashboard development, and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives and implementing technology solutions that drive operational improvements and business value.
• Experience working with customer, warranty, quality, engineering, or connected vehicle data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced degree.
• Product Owner, Agile, Scrum, or related certifications.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or other complex engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with Research and Development and Quality priorities, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Translate quality and engineering needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with IT, data engineers, and data scientists to deliver analytics, AI, and digital quality tools.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, deployment, training, and adoption.
• Drive predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities that support root cause identification, defect prevention, and proactive decision-making.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication, aligned priorities, and successful delivery of product initiatives.
• Manage product risks, dependencies, and competing priorities while balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

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