Senior MES Tech Specialist - Product Owner

MSD; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Sr. Technical Specialist to lead digital product management. This role involves overseeing the product lifecycle from concept to retirement, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and driving the implementation of cutting-edge solutions. You'll work within a dynamic team, shaping the MES product roadmap and collaborating across functions to deliver impactful digital solutions. Join a progressive organization that values professional growth and offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including generous leave and health contributions.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

5 sick days

15 days certified sick leave

40 paid hours for volunteering

Pension contributions

Health insurance contributions

Cafeteria for tax-free benefits

Discount programs

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

Parking and refreshments

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in IT product owner/business analyst role.
• Experience deploying Kroeber Pas-X platform and electronic Batch Record.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for end-to-end implementation of new MES products.
• Owns the creation and prioritization of the MES product capabilities backlog.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Requirements Analysis

Education

Honors Degree in IT or STEM

Tools

Kroeber Pas-X

Electronic Batch Record

Job description

Job Description

To our tech center in Prague and Pune, we are seeking an innovative and energetic Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Sr. Technical Specialist - Product Owner to join our Animal Health Manufacturing Value Team (MVT). The product owner, digital products will be responsible for managing digital products through their end-to-end lifecycle from concept to retirement.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the end-to-end implementation of new MES products in-line with business needs:

1. Write and prioritize backlog user stories, focusing on technical requirements and acceptance criteria
2. Drives release and support planning and execution of to market strategy and execution
3. Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact by developing maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans
4. Grooms best in class product features with detailed analysis of impact vs value
5. Owns the creation and prioritization of the MES product capabilities backlog for specific digital solutions
6. Identifies and communicates relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communication/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables
7. Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition, and prioritize activities for large, complex initiatives
8. Shapes & owns the MES product roadmap & vision
9. Works within a cross-functional squad to clarify requirements & delivery expectations with business stakeholders
10. Helps squads rapidly and iteratively deliver digital solutions that adds value to the organization
11. Manages the full product life cycle to ensure that customer/user needs are met and that financial and other targets are achieved
12. Keeps track of industry trends

Qualifications (Education minimum requirements subject to change based on country)

Required...

1. Honors Degree in IT discipline or STEM (or equivalent qualification)
2. 4+ years’ experience in IT product owner/business analyst role
3. 3+ years’ Experience working in cross functional teams
4. 2+ years’ Experience working in digital role (Product owner, SCRUM master etc.)
5. Experience deploying and supporting Kroeber Pas-X platform
6. Experience deploying electronic Batch Record
7. Experience in biologic manufacturing

Preferred...

1. Experience in managing geographically distributed squads preferred
2. Experience in different delivery methods (Agile, traditional) in large organizations
3. Experience in product management techniques such as strategy, road mapping etc.
4. Knowledge of Agile Values, principles & practices

What we offer (The primary location is Czechia, benefits in other country may vary)

1. Exciting work in a talented team, global projects, international environment
2. Opportunity to gain experience and grow professionally within the company globally
3. Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
4. Pension and health insurance contributions
5. Internal reward system plus referral programme
6. 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
7. Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
8. Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes
9. Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
10. Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
11. Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2025

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