IT Product Owner, Pricing Systems (Contract) Charlotte, NC (Remote/Hybrid)
Job Summary:
This role leads end-to-end ownership of a global manufacturer s pricing technology platform within a complex, enterprise-grade IT environment.
The Product Owner will drive roadmap strategy, backlog management, and platform governance for critical pricing and quoting solutions partnering closely with business leaders across pricing, deal desk, sales operations, finance, and enterprise applications.
Direct experience with Vendavo Deal Manager/Price Manager or comparable CPQ platforms is highly valued.
Candidates must be located within roughly one hour of Charlotte, NC, with periodic onsite presence required.
Skills Emphasized:
- Pricing platform ownership (especially Vendavo)
- CPQ, quoting, and deal management
- Enterprise product ownership, roadmap, backlog
- CRM/ERP integration (Salesforce, SAP)
- SOX, audit controls, governance
- Stakeholder and vendor management
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and execute the technology roadmap for the pricing platform, including new features, enhancements, and integrations.
- Manage and prioritize the product backlog, balancing business demand with technical improvements.
- Oversee demand intake, requirements gathering, and solution prioritization with business stakeholders.
- Partner with pricing, deal desk, sales operations, and finance to optimize pricing processes, governance, and approval workflows.
- Serve as primary IT contact for the pricing platform vendor, managing releases, upgrades, and performance.
- Lead platform testing, release management, and production deployment activities.
- Maintain SOX controls, role-based access, segregation of duties, and audit readiness for pricing systems.
- Govern change management, configuration, and release processes for the platform.
- Translate technical requirements into clear business language for executive and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and integration specialists throughout the development lifecycle.
Recruiter Insights
- Attractive for senior business systems and product owners with end-to-end platform responsibility, especially those with Vendavo experience.
- Premium contract rates at the top of the Charlotte market due to the scarcity of Vendavo skills.
- Real platform ownership: not just backlog grooming; includes roadmap, vendor, and governance responsibilities.
- Cross-functional visibility across pricing, commercial operations, finance, and IT a strong resume builder for those aspiring to commercial systems leadership.
- Preferred skills (not required): Pricefx, Zilliant, PROS, Conga, SAP, Salesforce, Agile/Scrum certification (CSPO), API/integration, SOX audit support.
Candidate Insights
- Opportunity to drive strategic impact as the single point of ownership for a business-critical pricing platform.
- High visibility with senior business and IT stakeholders across pricing, sales, and finance.
- Unique exposure to end-to-end process from roadmap to release, vendor management, and audit readiness.
- Attractive for those seeking to move beyond business analysis and into true product/platform ownership.
- Remote flexibility with local engagement ideal for candidates in the Charlotte area seeking a leadership IT role with limited travel.
- Experience with Vendavo or other major CPQ platforms will be highly valued and quickly advance your candidacy.
Location Requirement:
Candidates must reside within ~1 hour of Charlotte, NC (remote with periodic onsite).
Impact & Expectations:
Lead the modernization and continuous improvement of enterprise pricing systems at a global leader in materials science.
Shape the business s commercial success by enabling more efficient and governed pricing and quoting operations.
Be the expert voice and owner for a mission-critical platform that directly influences revenue operations.