Jobs · Manufacturing · California

Product Owner, Fleet Management & Cloud

Omron Automation · Pleasanton, CA · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$128k–$178k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the product backlog for Fleet Management & Cloud software, translating roadmap priorities into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Enable Agile value stream teams by directing feature and defect prioritization, collaborating closely with stakeholders to clarify scope, resolve dependencies, and remove delivery blockers.
  • Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives alongside software developers and other stakeholders, including the Software Architect.
  • Ensure engineering efforts are aligned to customer workflows, business value, and value stream objectives, not just feature output.
  • Collaborate closely with the Global Product Manager to align sprint outcomes to roadmap goals, releases, and commercial priorities.
  • Participate in customer engagement, feedback loops, and internal demos to ensure validated learning informs backlog priorities.
  • Support release planning, coordination, and internal enablement for Fleet Management & Cloud deployments.
  • Actively identify and remove execution blockers to maintain delivery velocity and product quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5+ years of experience working in software product ownership, product management, or Agile delivery roles.
  • Hands-on experience working with Agile development teams in a B2B software environment.
  • Prior experience with cloud-based platforms, enterprise software, or industrial systems.
  • To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
  • Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum practices, including backlog management, story writing, and sprint execution.
  • Ability to translate customer and market needs into clear, actionable software requirements.
  • Comfortable making day-to-day tradeoff decisions that balance scope, quality, and delivery speed.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering, product, UX, and commercial teams.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.
  • Preferred: Experience with fleet management software, IoT platforms, or IT/OT integration.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with cloud architectures, APIs, and enterprise software deployment models.
  • Preferred: Background working in robotics, automation, or industrial technology environments.

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