Sr. Product Owner - IT for Users & HR - Apps and Automation

The Sr. Product Owner is responsible for creating and delivering the product vision for IT for Users & HR Applications and Automation which will focus on promoting advanced Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and Contract and Document Management products. The Sr. Product Owner will, in partnership with the global organization, regional teams and senior local business personnel, define and implement the product vision for a comprehensive solution set that will meet the needs of our entities in NORAM and LATAM. This organization is designed to work on an agile framework and therefore will deliver value using product methodologies, with squads that will also be composed of Product Analyst(s), Chapter roles (or technical specialists) and a Scrum Master.

This position is hybrid and can be based in either White Plains, NY or Broomfield, CO.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team
• Responsible for acting as Senior Product Owner for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organization
• Responsible for senior leadership stakeholder management
• Act as the key decision-maker regarding product features
• Responsible for the vision of what is to be built, and conveying that vision to the team
• Assists with the elaboration of epics, themes and features into user stories that are small enough, or granular enough, to be achieved in a single sprint
• Responsible for conveying the vision and goals at the start of every sprint
• Work closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization
• Responsible for making decisions on release dates and content
• Represent the customer, interfacing and engaging with the customer
• Participate in Sprint Planning meetings, Reveals and other Agile Ceremonies
• Act as the voice of the team, communicating status externally
• Be a good role model of Scrum values; understand the framework and the roles of each team member
• Be a champion for the agile community and help to further the community within the organization

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information technology, Business Management or relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years’ experience in IT organizations, ideally working in a global-local model
• 8+ years of experience leading a technical team while simultaneously managing multiple projects
• 5+ years of experience with the Agile methodology
• Experience in employee platforms such as SuccessFactors, Dayforce and icims
• Experience in RPA platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate and UiPath
• Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure a team’s success
• Experience working with enterprise class software solutions supporting HR, Finance, Legal functions and users at large
• Strong accountability planning/organization, and teamwork
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing projects using Agile software tools such as Mingle, VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally, ADO etc.

The base compensation range for this position is $160,000-$185,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment with opportunities to work both remotely and in office when desired.

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of the largest Certified B Corp™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

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