We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our dynamic team. As a Product Owner, you will work closely with a Product Manager and cross-functional leadership to define and implement a compelling product vision. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in product management, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering products in fast-paced environments. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between customers and internal stakeholders, requiring influence, initiative, creativity, and resolve to ensure that initiatives are well-defined, accurate, and aligned with both company and customer needs.
Objectives of this Role:
-
Identify the impact of products on people, processes, and technology across functional business units.
-
Utilize industry-standard techniques to evaluate consumer needs.
-
Collaborate with the Product Manager to define product ideas based on industry trends, best practices, and company goals.
-
Communicate product vision, roadmap, and progress to internal teams and stakeholders.
-
Analyze market trends and competitor products to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
-
Drive the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
-
Perform research to support roadmap development.
-
Collaborate with Program Management to plan and realize end-to-end milestones, including technical delivery, launch readiness, pilots, and beta testing programs.
-
Demonstrate product enhancements and capabilities to internal teams and customers.
-
Create standard product design artifacts, including product briefs and solution designs.
-
Develop epics, stories, and business requirements that translate business needs into functional definitions and acceptance criteria for Engineering to implement.
-
Continuously gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to iterate on product features and enhancements.
Skills and Qualifications:
-
Experience: Several years in a dynamic product or equivalent role.
-
Product Development Lifecycle: Proven experience in the product development lifecycle.
-
Cross-Functional Coordination: Highly effective coordination between cross-functional teams.
-
Communication: Exceptional writing and editing skills combined with strong presentation and verbal communication skills.
-
Agile Experience: Experience working in an Agile SDLC, writing epics, features, and stories.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Experience with payments, vending, micro-markets, digital wallets, unattended retail, or warehouse logistics.
-
Hybrid/Remote – Located East of the Twin Cities.
Why choose Cantaloupe:
We offer competitive benefits not just limited to compensation but also offer:
-
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits coverage, plus additional benefits (Life Assistance Program, Financial Wellness, and Nutritional Counseling)
-
401(K) with employer match effective upon the first day of employment
-
18 days PTO + (9) Observed Company Holidays
-
Tuition Reimbursement