Regional Product Owner

Rich Products Corporation is a Multi-National Corporation (MNC) with over 11,000 associates worldwide and is a leading supplier in the foodservice, in-store bakery, retail and industrial marketplaces. We specialize in the manufacturing of an extensive array of delicious products to satisfy the appetite of customers in more than 100 countries and six continents.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Product Owner (RPO) to join our Enterprise Digital Demand Creation Team, serving as the primary bridge between Asia business units, regional stakeholders, and the broader enterprise digital demand creation team. This role is instrumental in understanding, aligning, and delivering digital solutions tailored to the unique business needs of the region, ensuring the seamless integration and adoption of innovative features to drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Collaboration:
   • Act as the primary liaison for regional stakeholders and business units (BUs) across Asia to gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements, aligning regional business needs to the enterprise’s digital demand creation strategy.
   • Understand and provide regional-specific feedback or requirements to MarTech stack.
   • Partner with Enterprise Product Owner(s) to prioritize regional needs into the overarching strategy.
   • Oversee Regional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure execution and alignment across business units.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, product marketing, sales, culinary, analytics, and external agency partners.
2. Product Development and Management:
   • Define, document, and prioritize enhancement solutions that address key business needs and opportunities.
   • Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable deliverables for cross-functional teams; and determine regional activation vs local activation.
   • Create solution-focused user stories with descriptions and acceptance criteria tied to project value drivers.
   • Manage a healthy backlog according to regional business requirements and alignment with enterprise digital demand creation strategy.
   • Support the implementation of the global sales process and ensure regional processes are aligned with the global standard.
   • Oversee the implementation of new digital features; ensuring they meet objectives and user expectations.
   • Drive regional adoption and engagement through effective communication, training, and ongoing support.
3. Performance Monitoring & Optimization:
   • Monitor and document process metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
   • Develop and align regional KPIs to the enterprise strategy; continuously report on results for local markets.
   • Evaluate regional needs and emerging trends to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization.
4. Advocacy and Representation:
   • Build relationships with local market and business unit leads to understand their needs.
   • Represent regional digital users in enterprise forums and strategic planning sessions.
   • Champion user-centric design and functionality to enhance business performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

1. Experience & Education:
   • 10+ years of experience in the digital landscape, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in complex, matrixed organizations.
   • Master’s degree in business, marketing, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
   • Deep understanding of the digital landscape and its application in demand creation and marketing initiatives.
   • Proficiency in Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps.
   • Strong experience working across Asia region, aware of cultural and business nuances.
   • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills; ability to influence and inspire teams.
   • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
   • Effective communication (written and verbal) at all levels in English.
2. Physical Requirements: Ability to travel up to 40%.