IT Product Owner I

About the Role

The IT Product Owner I is a hands-on role that oversees the development and maintenance of assigned corporate, operations and/or dealer applications under the guidance of senior team members. This role is with GST's Integrations Team and blends technical delivery with strong relationship-building. In addition to driving technical outcomes, the role plays a key part in connecting people and systems, fostering collaboration between technical and business teams. A major focus will be on facilitating clear, effective communication to ensure alignment and shared success across all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders
• Support backlog management by helping to organize, prioritize, and track development tasks
• Work closely with developers, testers, and business analysts to understand technical solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Assist in writing user stories and acceptance criteria for product enhancements
• Conduct basic testing and validation of product features to ensure business needs are met
• Provide basic application support, troubleshooting minor issues, and escalating complex problems
• Learn and document business processes related to parts operations applications
• Support release and patch management activities
• Maintain clear communication with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 2-4 years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or related IT roles
• Experience with .NET, Boomi, backend architecture or SAP Preferred
• Basic understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Familiarity with IT product development and software lifecycle processes

Skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to take initiative
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong business acumen
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data
• Knowledge of various operating systems and platforms
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Self-starter and ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others
• Highly self-motivated
• Customer service mentality
• Ability to communicate ideas within a highly collaborative product development process

Pay

Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. The company offers a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid leave

Schedule

This position requires minimal travel up to 20% of the time on a domestic basis.