PRODUCT OWNER- DATA- REMOTE

Compass Technology

Salary: $110,000-$115,000

Who We Are

Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations.

Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more.

Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023.

In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019).

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Product Owner – Empowering Innovation in Procurement Technology!

Are you a driven and collaborative Product Owner ready to make an impact in a dynamic, technology-forward environment? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our technology team supporting our procurement subsidiary, Foodbuy, and help us shape the future of procurement through innovative technology.

As a Product Owner, you will become the link between business needs and our agile development team, working closely with developers, quality analysts, Scrum Masters, and business partners to deliver powerful business solutions. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our team meets its objectives by translating business requirements into actionable technical outcomes. If you’re passionate about agile methodologies and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, we want to hear from you!

What Youll Do

Own and prioritize the team’s backlog: Ensure the agile team is always focused on delivering the most critical outcomes for the business.

Lead user story refinement sessions: Collaborate with the team to break down complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories.

Drive product development: Build and own user stories, and ensure the final product meets quality standards and business objectives.

Collaborate with team members to work closely with product managers and key stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical needs the team can work with.

Showcase the product: Lead engaging product demos to business partners celebrating team achievements and delivering business value.

Align with business goals: Participate in Program Increment (PI) planning to ensure the agile team’s efforts align with broader business objectives.

Foster transparency and communication: Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring everyone’s aligned and well-informed.

Derive and Translate Data Needs: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate these needs into technical specifications for the engineering team. Ensure that the data solutions align with business objectives and drive value.

Basic Data Analysis: Utilize Snowflake, SSMS, Power BI, or other data analysis tools to explore and understand the data. Be able to navigate datasets and gain a basic understanding of the data structure to inform business decisions

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in IT Product Ownership or Project Management, preferably supporting large-scale or mission-critical applications.

Problem Solver: You have a curiosity about creative problem-solving and can communicate and resolve complex system issues with ease.

Stakeholder Manager: You’re skilled at managing conflicting priorities and building consensus across diverse user groups.

Communication Wizard: With excellent written and verbal communication, you’re able to explain complex technical ideas in simple, relatable terms.

Highly Organized: You’ve got superb organizational and time management skills and can easily handle competing priorities.

Great Teammate: You’re flexible and thrive in a collaborative environment, whether working with executives or team members across different functions.

Relationship Builder: You build strong, lasting relationships across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted partner.

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience working in a SAFe, Agile, or Scrum environment

Certifications as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in project/product management

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, SQL, and Snowflake Data Warehouse, or similar tools

A passion for data analysis and working with large datasets using tools like dbt

Apply to Compass Group today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Technology maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic 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)

Req ID: 1352377

Compass Technology

MARY DICKSON