Group Product Manager - Specialty

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

Job Description Summary :

Delivers value to Business and Tech stakeholders through leadership of the people and processes of a Product area (ex: Sales, Merchandising, Operations) within the Specialty Technology team. Drive engagement and professional development of the team in addition to leading high quality product development (planning, execution, & delivery) and implementation of the digital strategy for upcoming innovative products.  Oversee and take accountability for team’s actions, providing day-to-day direction and engaging directly with customers to ensure team delivery of high quality, robust, and scalable solutions.  

Essential Functions:

• Own, manage, and drive a portfolio of product domains and initiatives end to end. Develop, align, and execute road maps across product domains in partnership with enterprise stakeholders.

• Owns the development, delivery, and support of one or multiple high complexity software product(s) in line with business needs.

• Lead a team of principal product managers. Ensure that each individual contributor aligns with the objectives and key results for product at a initiative, department, and corporate level.

• Owns and drives key business relationships for the strategic product domain(s).

• Manages expectations and communications with business stakeholders and executives. Represent the product team with professionalism and develop trusted relationships across the global organization.

• Participates actively in daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, sprint reviews and retrospectives to drive team alignment on product vision and value delivery

• Weighs business risks, issues, and impediments being experienced by the product team and actively assists with issue resolution

• Inspects product progress throughout the sprint and is empowered to make critical decisions and accept work completed by the team

• Supports product team members as they engage with stakeholders, build a backlog, and deliver work

• Support team members in both their technical and professional development. Identify and coordinate training and coaching needs.

• Recruit, retain and develop exceptional product development talent. Cultivate a positive company culture that values cross team collaboration and trust.

• Continuously advocate for the customer experience balanced against organizational strategy and tactical limitations.

• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, information systems or related experience.

• 3 years in a leadership role on complex initiatives in product, software development, or professional services.  

• 10 years in product management, business consulting, or related field.

• Experience in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of emerging technologies focusing on cloud products, SaaS platforms, or Enterprise Applications

• Experience in complex / matrix organizations

• Experience mentoring and developing technical and functional skills of team members.

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.