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Product Owner Enterprise Applications

Wurth Industry US
life insurance, paternal leave, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Bondurant
Apr 06, 2026
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Product Owner - Enterprise Applications (PO) will report to the Enterprise Applications Manager and will serve as the voice of the End User within the product development lifecycle. The Product Owner will partner with business stakeholders, internal and external development teams, and other cross-functional groups to define, prioritize, and deliver product features that meet strategic goals. The Product Owner will be responsible for marrying the strategic goals of the business with the requirements of the end user to create an exceptional user experience that delivers business results. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development teams to understand goals, needs, and priorities Define, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, technical dependencies, and customer feedback Write clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria that guide the development team Implement Agile concepts, practices, and ceremonies within a traditional software development landscape to create a hybrid development lifecycle Make decisions about product releases and feature trade-offs to ensure timely delivery and incremental value creation Collaborate with internal Wurth development teams, external development teams, and technical leads to ensure product quality and usability Gather, analyze, and respond to customer feedback to continually refine the product Communicate product vision and roadmap updates to leadership and stakeholders Stay informed on Wurth Industry USA system releases, new features, and apply them to enhance business processes Participate in Information Systems department planning, execution, and testing sessions All other duties as assigned EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Required)* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of experience in Product Owner, System Analyst, or Project Management roles Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to write clear, detailed specification documents and user stories Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to work with the business and technical teams Exceptional requirements gathering, documentation, and process modeling skills Intimate knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, and other project methodologies Expertise in data analysis tools, such as Visio, MindManager or similar EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Preferred)* Experience in the manufacturing or distribution industries Experience in SAP and Prophet21 ERP systems Experience in Enterprise Applications such as CRM, SRM, HRIS, BI, etc. Industry Certifications in project management, such as CAPM or PMP Industry Certifications in business analysis, such as CCBA or CBAP Industry Certifications in Product Ownership, such as CSPO or PSPO The Wurth Difference: Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis Why Wurth: Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service 10 paid holidays EEOC STATEMENT: The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.