Assistant Product Owner

locations ASIA > SGP > Singapore > GMT Product Supply Office

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id R-20241110-0012

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Product Owner, Supply Chain Technology Role & Responsibilities:

You are a seasoned candidate with solid experience in Product Ownership and Business analysis, understanding of technology and proven experience with end-to-end product management and delivery.

This role is an independent contributor that will lead product ownership execution for different initiatives within Supply Chain Technology with our Product Supply business stakeholders. The candidate will play a pivotal role to bridge the gap between business stakeholder, technology, IT vendor and our internal development team.

The candidate is responsible for developing the digital and supply chain technology roadmap for digital platforms including but not limited to Product Testing, Product Sustainability, Product Traceability, Global Material Supply and Global Product Costing.

Key Results Areas

Product Owner / Management

• Own and define product vision, identify user needs, set product goals, and work closely with IT vendor or internal development team to execute the product roadmap aligning with business objectives.
• Define and implement best practices for product lifecycle management. This includes conducting market research, performing competitive analysis, conceptualizing product features, overseeing product design and development, executing product launches, and evaluating product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to align product strategies with organizational goals. The candidate should ensure that all parties are informed and involved in key product decisions and changes.

Communication and Collaboration

• Liaise with stakeholders to understand their goals, objectives and align technology with business strategy.
• Clearly communicate the product proposition, vision, strategy, and benefits realization plan to a broad spectrum of business stakeholders to gain buy-in and necessary approvals.
• Partner with a wide range of stakeholders including IT, business, vendors, and senior market sponsors to execute against the product vision and realize benefits/business value.
• Educate stakeholders and create understanding within the organization of the delivery model and method for product execution.
• Manage relationships with internal, external and group contacts to ensure that all digital products are developed, deployed, and maintained on schedule, on budget and up to VF standards.
• Coordinate with different departments on project status, timelines, and budget.

Business Analysis

Have oversight on:

• Understand, analyze, and define business requirements and translate them into specifications.
• Evaluate existing business systems and recommend improvements and enhancements.
• Oversee the implementation of updates, changes, and new systems.
• Document processes, procedures, and workflows related to systems and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support QA activities.
• Provide user training when necessary and post-implementation L2 support.
• Design and implement best practices for documentation and process optimization. The candidate must ensure that all procedures are effectively mapped out, well-documented, and communicated across the team. They should also periodically review and update these practices in keeping with evolving business needs and industry standards.

Competency Requirements:

• Self-starter with a relentless focus on outcomes and driving value to the business.
• Ability to resolve ambiguity and manage conflicting needs from multiple stakeholders while working within the constraints of a complex technical and operational environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion.
• Good verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively articulate and communicate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes.
• Partner well with other squads, but tactfully protect the squad from distractions.
• Essential product management, Scrum, Agile knowledge.
• Experience in leading teams as business, functional and digital supply chain preferred.
• Business acumen preferably developed as part of a Supply Chain, as well as in Vendor Logistics, and Quality Management.
• Previous experience in business analysis in technology functions is required.
• Knowledge and experience of Product Management and business analysis tools such as Use Cases, Activity Diagrams, User Stories, Test cases.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Collaboration System is a plus.

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Held: Degree or above.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Subject Expert In: Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Information Systems and related disciplines.
• Certifications Required: Product Owner Certificates or training in Agile Methodology are a plus.
• Supply Chain Certified Professional (CSCP) is a plus.
• Experience in Apparel & Footwear industry is a plus.
• Another Asian language is a plus.