Manager, Product Owner Source to Pay Value Stream

Overview

The focus of this role is to maximize measurable value across the Source to Pay value stream with specific focus on the Upstream modules and activities in the SAP Ariba platform including :

Intake

SLP

Sourcing

Contracts

Major Responsibilities :

Deeply understand customer preferences pain points and desires. Continuously explore both internal and external customer needs.

Manage the product Backlog : Maintain the product backlog organizing items based on value risk and dependencies. Continuously refine and adjust backlog priorities to maximize value delivery.

Define create and prioritize user stories. Ensure these stories align with customer needs and business goals.

Clearly documentthe feature description and acceptance criteria within the story so that the development team understands the desired outcome and purpose of their work.

Participate in Scrum Events : Actively engage in Scrum ceremoniessprint planning daily stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives.

Serve as a liaison between product team and stakeholders. Represent both customer interests and business requirements balancing competing demands effectively.

After each iteration assess feedback from users stakeholders and provide to team members during retrospective.

Apply design thinking tools to create features and communicate acceptance criteria to the product team. Keep the product customer-centric.

Work closely with product Manager to maintain alignment between product strategy and implementation throughout the value stream.

Prioritize backlog items to reflect value realization and business needs. Ensure the team is clear on the most valuable features.

Assess team dynamics and determine the optimal team size and structure for efficient collaboration.

Create features for Vendor Releases in the backlog : Prioritize vendor releases so that they are seamlessly completed on time considering dependencies and impact.

Determine the On-Call Rotation with the team : Establish an effective on-call rotation for handling urgent issues or incidents related to the product.

Role Expectations :

Liaison between business stakeholders and the product team so that the team resources have one point of contact to get all needed information.

Responsible for end-to-end delivery of sub capability and functionality in alignment with the customer needs.

Identify and reduce long queues and excess Work in Process (WIP).

Validate / test that the team completes the value expected and described in the Acceptance Criteria & Sign Off .

Prioritize all items in team backlog and provide guidance during sprint planning.

Outstanding customer relations with quick resolution and clear communications.

Attend all Scrum ceremonies

Expected Results : Manage enhancements

Technical issues identified and resolved timely

Release management

Design develop and understandSystems / Vendors to support Product team

Resolve escalated issues quickly

Improve vendor relationship and their ability to resolve issues

Outstanding customer relations with quick resolution and clear communications.

High Quality outcomes / releases

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Source to Pay operational knowledge and subject matter expertise in SAP Ariba platform.

Consulting and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues across all levels.

Ability to influence others internally and externally including seniorexecutives vendors or regulators and guide team to influence others

Familiarity with Agile principles Scrum framework and Agile tools.

Understand backlog organization prioritization techniques and dependency and refining the product backlog.

Ability to adjust priorities in the backlog to maximize value delivery.

Understand stakeholder needs business requirements and customer to balance competing demands effective communication and negotiation.

Understanding the importance of clear communication andteamwork.

Familiarity with metrics analysis risk assessment and iterative development.

Understanding value-based prioritization.

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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance business need and manager discretion and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting hiring retaining and promoting qualified associates without regard to age race religion color gender sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression mental or physical disability national origin marital status citizenship military status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state provincial or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Time Management,Data Analytics,Analytical,Agile,Requirement Gathering,Strategic thinking,Visio,Communication,Problem Solving,Market Research,UML,Cross Functional Teams

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1