Product Owner Expert

Yıldız Tech; Üsküdar; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Yıldız Tech, dijital uygulama projelerini desteklemek amacıyla kurulan bir birimde Product Owner Expert arıyor. SFA sistemlerini ulusal ve uluslararası pazarlarda yönetecek, ürün vizyonunu belirleyecek ve iş birimleriyle yakın çalışacaktır.

İsterseniz insan odaklı bir yaklaşımla veri odaklı kararlar almayı ve AI tabanlı iyileştirmeleri hayata geçirmeyi hedefleyen aday arıyoruz. Deneyimli biri olarak yol haritası ve bütçe planlaması yapacak, değişim yönetimini yönlendirecektir.

Qualifications

• BT/IT alanında en az lisans derecesi.
• PMO/Product Owner olarak 10 yılı aşan ürün yaşam döngüsü yönetimi deneyimi.
• SFA teknolojileri ve SaaS sağlama konusunda derin bilgi.

Responsibilities

• Ürün yaşam döngüsünü ideasyondan lansmana kadar yönetmek ve paydaşları bilgilendirmek.
• Bölümler arası işbirliğiyle vizyonu ve gereksinimleri yenilikçi özelliklere dönüştürmek.
• Bütçe ve yol haritasını belirlemek, kaynakları verimli kullanmak.

Skills

SFA

Master data

Campaign management

Orders

Invoices

Checkout

Visit planning

Route planning

Stock management

AI enhancements

Education

Bilgisayar bilimleri / IT / Endüstri Menüsüzüsü

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The story of Yıldız Holding, which started with biscuit production in Istanbul in 1944, continues today with our food-snack products that we have reached 4 billion people in 5 continents with more than 300 brands and with our retail companies all over Turkey. With our 80 thousand employees, the majority of whom are located in Turkey, we aim to reach the better without stopping, and we produce a wide range of products from biscuits to chocolate, from frozen food to packaging in a total of 45 factories, 20 of which are abroad. We always raise the bar in economic contribution, employment, exports, social solidarity and sustainability. We give priority to social contribution with the principle of "Make Happy Be Happy" and we have been producing happiness for more than 80 years with our products, services and sustainable social responsibility understanding.

Our company Yıldız Tech, established to support the software development journeys of our digital applications within our group and to create innovative solutions, aims to enable our customers operating in the e-commerce sector to make the most of next-generation technologies, achieve success through digital and analytical solutions, and capitalize on emerging opportunities to attain sustainable benefits.

If you want to be a part of this global world with us, apply for the position of Product Owner Expert and join us.

What Awaits You, What Will Be Your Responsibilities?

• Drive Innovation & Support Strategic Vision: Lead the execution, development, integration, and application management of Sales Force Automation (SFA) Systems across national and international markets. Challenge existing practices and identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements, automation, and process optimization in Sales Force Automation. Continuously assess industry trends and best practices to provide insights and recommendations to support leadership in shaping long-term technology strategies.
• Own The Product Lifecycle: Manage the full product lifecycle—from ideation to launch - ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. This includes requirements gathering, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and support for sales force effectiveness systems. Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders, providing regular updates on product progress and performance.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with business units including sales, marketing, finance, logistics, and human resources to define product vision and ensure that business requirements are effectively translated into innovative product capabilities.
• Manage Priorities & Roadmap: Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements based on business impact and strategic goals.
• Project Planning & Budgeting: Plan, estimate costs, build schedules, and track progress to ensure efficient resource allocation and budget adherence. Coordinate external and internal resources for project implementations (roll-outs, training sessions, and supporting issues) utilizing the selected partner.
• Enable Data-Driven & AI-Powered Solutions: Identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements and support the development of analytics-powered solutions to enhance sales effectiveness, operational efficiency and decision-making. Utilize advanced analytics, reporting tools, and AI-driven recommendations to improve product functionality, measure adoption, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Implementation & Change Management: Drive the end-to-end implementation process for new requirements, including communication, negotiation, risk mitigation, and change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new features and processes.
• Ensure Performance & Quality: Coordinate and execute internal/user testing of sales force automation developments, including integration with other applications to validate that solutions meet business requirements and perform efficiently. Use KPIs and data insights to optimize internal workflows, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Incident & Risk Management: Manage incident resolution and problem management, acting as the primary liaison with vendor support on all issues. Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential project risks to ensure system reliability and business continuity.
• Lead Vendor & SaaS Management: Manage the integration and performance of third-party SaaS solutions, ensuring their alignment with internal systems and business goals. Actively engage with internal/external stakeholders and third-party vendors/technical teams on overall approach and delivery times to ensure service excellence.

What will be the qualifications we expect from you?

• A Bachelor's degree preferably in a technology-related field (Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or relevant disciplines).
• At least 10 years of proven experience in managing product lifecycles and delivering impactful digital solutions as a Product Owner or similar role in the FMCG, retail, or e-commerce industry, with a focus on sales operations.
• Strong understanding of Sales Force Automation (SFA) technologies, domains (master data, campaign, order, invoice, checkout, visit, route, stock..etc) and best practices.
• Experience working with SaaS solutions, managing third-party software vendors, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
• Proven experience managing relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders, including vendors and clients.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and product management best practices.
• Hands‑on experience or strong understanding of project management and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Which Skills Will Be Featuring You?

• Understands customer needs & translates business priorities into personal and team objectives
• Skills to align and onboard teams to implement new processes and toolsets.
• Highly motivated and a self‑driven problem solver with structured thinking capabilities
• Builds strong relationships, works collaboratively.

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