Technology Product Lead
Why This Role ExistsĀ
We are building a Product organization to bringāÆclear ownership, prioritization, and outcome accountabilityāÆto critical technology platforms that power our business.Ā
Today, much of our platform and systems engineering work is executed through strong teams and capable technology, but without consistentāÆend-to-end ownership of outcomes, clearāÆvalue identification, or transparentāÆmeasurement of impact. Important work gets delivered, but itās often difficult to answer fundamental questions:Ā
Why is this the right work, right now?Ā
What outcomes are we driving?Ā
How do we know itās working?Ā
TheāÆProduct LeadāÆrole exists to close that gap.Ā
This role is aligned to ourĀ Asset Management value stream, with a focus on shaping the technology capabilities that enable end-to-end visibility, control, and optimization of assets and materials across their lifecycle. The Product Lead operates at the intersection of supply chain operations and enterprise technology, partnering with procurement, logistics, construction, and operations teams to turn complex, often undefined asset-related challenges into clear product direction and outcome-oriented capabilities.Ā
This includes defining and evolving capabilities that support asset lifecycle tracking, materials planning and forecasting, inventory and warehouse management, supplier coordination, and asset performance and utilization. The Product Lead takes aĀ multi-platform approachĀ and supports and shepherds solutions across ERP, asset management, supply chain, and logistics systems, ensuring that capability design is driven by the problem to solve rather than constrained by existing tools.Ā
The role emphasizesĀ deep engagement in discovery, ideation, and rapid iteration, identifying opportunities, challenging assumptions, and shaping solutions in close partnership with both business and technology teams. Rather than coordinating delivery, the Product Lead is expected toĀ drive clarity where none exists, framing the āwhy,ā establishing clear scope boundaries, and prioritizing work to enable incremental value delivery through iterative execution led by architecture and delivery partners.Ā
Success in this role depends on the ability to connect fragmented systems and data into cohesive, actionable capabilities that improve transparency, reduce operational friction, and accelerate decision-making across the asset lifecycle, from sourcing and delivery through deployment, maintenance, and optimization. This role is best suited for individualsĀ who are energized byĀ building in ambiguity, shaping new capabilities, and creating structure from complex, evolving environments.Ā
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How We Think About Product OwnershipĀ
We view product ownership as aāÆcontinuous spectrum, not a fixed state:Ā
NOW: Capability-based ownership and platform stabilizationĀ
NEXT: Value-aligned recomposition and shared accountabilityĀ
LATER: True end-to-end value streams with economic ownershipĀ
Importantly:Ā
The work does not change.Ā
Only how we frame ownership, outcomes, and success evolves.Ā
Product Leads are expected to operate comfortably across this spectrum,Ā protecting near-term execution while intentionally shaping longer-term outcome ownership.Ā
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What Youāll OwnĀ
Product Leads are anchored to one or moreāÆcapability-aligned product areas, such as:Ā
CoreĀ TransactionĀ PlatformsĀ
CommercialĀ EnablementĀ Ā
EnterpriseĀ Data &Ā IntelligenceĀ
Developer &Ā PlatformĀ EnablementĀ
Trust, risk, and complianceĀ Ā
While each Product Lead is assigned to a specific area, the scope is intentionally designed to evolve from platform stewardship toward outcome and value-driven ownership over time.Ā
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Role MandateĀ
As a Product Lead, you are accountable for:Ā
DefiningāÆwhat should be built and whyĀ
MakingāÆpriority and scope tradeoffsāÆwithin defined investment guardrailsĀ
OwningāÆproduct outcomes, not just deliveryĀ
Ensuring clarity and continuity from strategy through executionĀ
This role blendsāÆstrategic thinking with hands-on product work. Product Leads are expected to move fluidly between defining outcomes, shaping work, and partnering with delivery teams to ensure intent is clearly understood and executed.Ā
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What Youāll DoĀ
Product Vision, Strategy & OutcomesĀ
Shape and evolve product vision and roadmaps aligned to organizational goals and technology strategyĀ
Translate business objectives into clear product outcomes, hypotheses, and success measuresĀ
Align platform capabilities toĀ KPI orientedĀ outcomes such as scalability, reliability, automation, efficiency, and risk reductionĀ
Advocate for investments that measurably improve productivity and operational effectivenessĀ
Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic outcomesĀ
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Hands-On Product Ownership & ExecutionĀ
Own product backlogs end-to-end, ensuring work is clearly defined, sequenced, and aligned to outcomesĀ
Write and refine epics, features, and user stories as needed;Ā especially for complex, high-impact, or ambiguous workĀ
Lead backlog building and ongoing refinement to maintain a healthy, outcome-oriented pipeline of workĀ
Partner closely with engineering and architecture to shape solutions, identify dependencies, and surface risks earlyĀ
Validate usefulness and impact of delivered capabilities with internal users and stakeholdersĀ
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Leadership, Decision-Making & CollaborationĀ
Serve as the primary decision-maker for prioritization, sequencing, and scope within your product areaĀ
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teamsĀ
Empower teams with clarity of intent while allowing flexibility in how work is deliveredĀ
Make informed decisions under ambiguity, time pressure, or incomplete informationĀ
Actively remove obstacles to progress and value deliveryĀ
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Ceremonies, Cadence & FlowĀ
Lead or actively participate in key product-focused ceremonies, including backlog refinement and product planningĀ
Ensure shared understanding of priorities, intent, and success criteria across teamsĀ
Partner with delivery leaders to support agile ways of working without becoming process-boundĀ
Adjust focus and level of involvement as products, teams, and maturity evolveĀ
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Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationĀ
Act as the primary liaison between engineering, architecture, business partners, and leadershipĀ
Communicate priorities, progress, tradeoffs, and outcomes clearly and consistentlyĀ
Maintain transparency to build trust and alignment across teams and departmentsĀ
Continuously gather feedback and pain points to inform roadmap and backlog decisionsĀ
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Metrics, Learning & Value RealizationĀ
Define and track KPIs tied to efficiency, performance, reliability, and business impactĀ
Use data and analytics to inform prioritization and validate hypothesesĀ
Monitor adoption and outcomes of delivered capabilitiesĀ
Translate results and learning into roadmap and backlog adjustmentsĀ
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
8+ years of experience inĀ technical product management, technical product leadership, or related roles
Demonstrated ability to own outcomesĀ andĀ operate hands-on at the delivery level
Experience writing epics, features, and user stories in complex technical environments
Proven ability to make prioritization and scope tradeoffs aligned to business value
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Experience partnering closely with engineering, architecture, and operations teams
Comfort operating in ambiguity and influencing without formal authority
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Background inĀ platform engineering,Ā infrastructure,Ā DevOps, SRE, orĀ enterprise systems
Experience in organizations transitioning from project-centric to product-centric models
Familiarity with agile andĀ lean product practicesĀ in enterprise environments
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Relationships ā Build valuable relationships with people, facts and context.Ā Unlock the power of people to overcome challenges to achieve more.
Creativity ā Apply integrated thinking to produce unprecedented value.Ā Combine new facts and deeper understanding peopleās purpose and concerns to generate a surplus of ideas.
Collaboration ā Develop aggressive yet realistic plans.Ā Work collaboratively to make the best decision on allocation of time, resources and talent.
Accountability ā Get the job done.Ā Be clear on who is going to do what and when.
Learning ā Lead in a developmental environment.Ā Turn learning into action.Ā Embrace change and appreciate others.
Transformational leader with the heart of serving others.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive beneļ¬ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ļ¬exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company beneļ¬ts.
This position is bonus eligible.
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