Product Owner - ERP Systems
Position Summary
Infinity Global is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Product Owner to lead the management, development, and optimization of our enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including NetSuite and our legacy custom-built ERP solution. This role will play a critical part in aligning business needs with technology capabilities, ensuring our ERP systems deliver maximum value to the organization. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating a strong fit between technology and stakeholder needs, excellent problem solving skills, and well-developed skills for building consensus with stakeholders and developers.
- ERP System Ownership:
- Serve as the primary Product Owner for both NetSuite and IGIS (legacy custom ERP), ensuring seamless functionality and alignment with business goals.
- Manage the product lifecycle for ERP systems, including gathering requirements, prioritizing features, and coordinating system updates or enhancements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments (e.g., Finance, Operations, Supply Chain) to understand business processes and translate them into technical requirements.
- Act as a liaison between business teams and IT, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Internal IT and Development Team Collaboration:
- Partner closely with internal IT and development teams to design, develop, and implement ERP system enhancements.
- Work with developers to refine technical requirements, define user stories, and ensure timely delivery of features.
- Facilitate regular sprint planning and reviews to track progress and address challenges collaboratively.
- Backlog Management:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive backlog for ERP development, prioritizing work based on business impact, urgency, and dependencies.
- Ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements by coordinating with development teams and vendors.
- System Optimization:
- Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, streamline workflows, and automate processes to improve efficiency.
- Oversee regular updates, patches, and testing for ERP systems to ensure system reliability and security.
- Data Integrity and Reporting:
- Ensure data integrity across both ERP platforms and establish standards for data governance.
- Collaborate with business teams to develop and maintain robust reporting and analytics capabilities.
- Migration Support:
- Provide strategic input and operational support for the migration efforts to NetSuite, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Participate in planning and execution of migration activities, including data migration, process mapping, testing, and training.
- Training and Documentation:
- Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users to ensure effective use of ERP systems.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, workflows, and processes.
- Issue Resolution:
- Manage and resolve system-related issues, collaborating with internal IT teams and external vendors as needed.
- Monitor and track system performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential problems.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role managing ERP systems.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and familiarity with legacy ERP solutions, preferably custom-built systems.
- Proven track record of managing ERP migrations or large-scale system transitions is highly desirable.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, including configuration, workflows, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teams.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies and backlog management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution sectors.
- Certification in Agile Product Ownership (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM).
- Familiarity with data migration tools and processes.