Sr. Product Owner

Company Description

Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth. For our growing team of over 1000 employees, Vestcom offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial spirit and fast-paced environment of a start-up.

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.

Job Description

Our Product Management team is growing! 

We are adding three new, experienced Product Owners to the team to contribute to the development of B2B SaaS applications for retail store users. This position will work closely with both our internal development team and external partners to guide product development from concept to market. The successful candidate
will be a tech enthusiast with deep understanding of B2B SaaS solutions, from cloud architecture, best practice UX designs, to security and platform monitoring. They will play a pivotal role in creating collaboration, aligning internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring product deliverables meet both technical specifications and market demands.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:

• Execute and groom the product roadmap for applications aligned with company goals and market trends.
• Work with Product leadership to ensure development is anchored to product vision, goals, and strategies that align with overall business objectives.
• Continuously assess and prioritize product opportunities, ensuring clear alignment with customer needs and market demands.
• Leverage historical sales data, market intelligence, and inventory trends to support accurate product forecasting and build planning.

2. Collaboration with Internal Development Team:

• Collaborate with design and engineering to ensure alignment on product specifications, timelines, and budgets
• Write product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications in collaboration with product, design, engineering, and support teams
• Coordinate product development cycles, ensuring milestones are met, and managing risks to avoid delays or cost overruns
• Conduct internal testing, product validation, and quality assurance processes

3. Partner & Vendor Management:

• Contribute to working requirements with external partners, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure product success
• Work closely with partners and internal stakeholders to define and agree on product specifications, design requirements, and user experiences
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and
• cost constraints
• ○ Evaluate third-party technology solutions and manage integrations where applicable
• (e.g., data gathering components, software compatibility)

4. Market & Customer Insights:

• Contribute to market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback collection to inform product development decisions and feature prioritization
• Identify and track industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer pain points.
• Engage with end-users and customers to refine product features and ensure solutions meet their specific needs

5. Product Launch & Lifecycle Management:

• Support the successful launch of new products, collaborating with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to develop go-to-market strategies
• Monitor product performance post-launch, ensuring continuous improvement and resolution of customer issues and provide training
• Oversee product updates and enhancements throughout the product lifecycle
• Manage product discontinuation and end-of-life strategies for legacy products

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, technology, computer science or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in software/SaaS/digital product management, particularly with data services, ordering systems, and ecommerce solutions.
• Proven track record in managing product development from concept to launch in a cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing product lifecycles, prioritizing feature sets, and making trade-offs based on market needs and technical constraints.
• Strong experience collaborating directly with engineering teams and technical leaders as well as with commercial sales executives.
• Experience with cham