PRODUCT OWNER

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA seeks a Product Owner to maximize value for Financial Data Services products. You will align with product teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure offerings meet business needs and strategy.

The role collaborates with product owners, data resources, and business owners to harmonize the portfolio with enterprise goals. The position is hybrid in Charlotte with typical in-office Tue-Thu scheduling, adapting to business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or computer sciences, preferred
• 3-5 years of Accounting/Finance experience preferred, preferably in customer-to-cash, procure to pay, or record-to-report value chains
• Experience with enterprise financial data and SAP, specifically FI, SD, MM, IM, EWM, AM, AP, AR, CO or PCA modules; S/4HANA experience a plus
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to define and deliver products that meet customer needs and objectives
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate technical and process information effectively to business and IT stakeholders
• Experience with ADO and Miro
• Certification as a SAFe Agile Product Owner or SAFe Agile Practitioner is a plus
• Performs analysis and critical thinking required to troubleshoot application-related issues and assist in the resolution

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in the owned data product and business domain
• Understand financial processes, data domains, and downstream use cases supported by the product
• Partner with the Product Manager to contribute to the product vision and strategic roadmap
• Collaborate with the product management layer to understand features for execution and ensure data quality, performance, usability, governance and security
• Develop, scope, and define backlog items that guide the product team
• Create, manage, and validate user stories with the product team to ensure readiness
• Provide leadership and decision-making to deliver business value and user-centric solutions
• Communicate effectively to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Lead agile team to manage and prioritize the team backlog
• Remove impediments for the Agile team and model agile practices
• Keep leadership updated on progress, risks, and impediments
• Serve as liaison between business stakeholders, data engineering, analytics, architecture, vendors, and downstream consumers
• Provide quality guidance on functionality and ensure thorough analysis and deliverables
• Engage with customers to validate data product design and business intent
• Lead continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
• Develop strong relationships to influence stakeholders
• Coach development teams on SAFe principles and practices
• Coordinate with other product teams for end-to-end validation testing

Skills

Product Ownership

SAFe

Stakeholder Management

Data Domain Knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/CS

Tools

ADO

Miro

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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.

Job Summary

As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for maximizing the value of the product that the team builds. You will work closely with the product teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure Financial Data Services products meet our business's needs and expectations. You will also collaborate with other product owners, technical and data resources, and business owners to align the product portfolio with the enterprise strategy.

*Please note, this is a hybrid position in Charlotte. The typical days in office are Tues-Thursday but can vary dependent on business need.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in the owned data product and business domain, serving as the primary source of knowledge and support for the broader project team and key stakeholders.
• Develop a strong understanding of the financial processes, data domains, and downstream use cases supported by the product and facilitate decisions across disparate user groups.
• Partner with the Product Manager to contribute to the product vision and strategic roadmap
• Collaborate with the product management layer to thoroughly understand features for execution, ensuring they meet data quality, performance, usability, governance, and security standards.
• Develop, scope, and define backlog items that guide the product team.
• Create, manage, and validate user stories with the product team to ensure they meet the definition of being ready before each iteration.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities with a focus on delivering business value and user-centric solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Lead agile team to manage and prioritize the team backlog
• Partner with Coaches to remove impediments for the Agile team and to model agile practices
• Keep leadership up to date on team progress, risks, and impediments.
• Function as primary liaison between business stakeholders, data engineering, analytics engineering, architecture, vendors, other cross-functional teams, and downstream consumers.
• Provide quality advice on functionality and ensure well-thought-through analysis and deliverables.
• Connect with the customer to validate data product design and business intent based on features provided by the product management team, execute system and solution demos, and ensure business value delivery.
• Assist the Product Manager with leading continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.
• Develop strong business relationships, influence stakeholders, and partner with others to develop superior solutions.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the development teams on SAFe Agile principles and practices.
• Coordinate with other product teams for end-to-end and downstream solution validation testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or computer sciences, preferred
• 3-5 years of Accounting/Finance experience preferred, preferably in customer-to-cash, procure to pay, or record-to-report value chains.
• Experience with enterprise financial data and SAP, specifically FI, SD, MM, IM, EWM, AM, AP, AR, CO or PCA modules; S/4HANA experience a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner.
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to define and deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations and achieve business goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate technical and process information effectively to business and IT stakeholders.
• Experience with the tools and technologies, such as ADO and Miro.
• Certification as a SAFe Agile Product Owner or SAFe Agile Practitioner is a plus.
• Performs analysis and critical thinking required to troubleshoot application-related issues and assist in the resolution.

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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be p formed Remotely,