Chief Product Owner

We are seeking a Chief Product Owner to effectively lead the Core Retail and F&R solutions of our organization.

Using SAP Retail as the primary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you will play a crucial role in steering demand in vital areas such as Retail Finance, Order & Inventory Management, Forecast, and Replenishment. This position requires a goal-driven leader to help shape our product strategy and engage collaboratively with our cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and communication of a clear product vision in collaboration with various stakeholders
• Collaborate with business counterparts and SAP experts to gather and prioritize requirements
• Translate business requirements into user stories and functional requirements
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it contains well-defined user stories, features, and technical tasks
• Work closely with cross-functional IT teams to facilitate the successful delivery of product features
• Identify areas for continuous improvement within SAP Retail and related systems, highlighting enhancements to drive greater efficiency
• Lead training sessions for end-users and IT stakeholders
• Analyze preferences and requests of end-users
• Follow applicable standards, procedures, guidelines, and methodologies during SAP ECC6 platform maintenance or implementation
  
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant IT experience
• University Degree in Information & Computer Technology or any other technically-oriented discipline
• Very good working knowledge of SAP business processes associated with Core Retail, Forecast & Replenishment
• Knowledge of SAP SD, SAP MM, SAP FI
• Experience within complex IT landscapes and large organizations
• Proficiency in Agile Methodologies (SAFe) with hands-on experience in agile tools like Atlassian
• Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken)
• Capability to travel throughout Europe up to 10% depending on project needs
• Excellent analytical, conceptual skills, and a critical mindset
• Autonomous, proactive attitude, and strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Military obligations fulfilled (if applicable)
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Agile certifications (e.g. SAFe)
• Master’s degree in Information & Computer Technology or any other technically-oriented discipline
• Prior experience in the retail industry
• Experience with SAP F&R
  
  
  

We offer

• For you:
• Paid annual vacation
• Paid sick leave days
• Private health insurance
• Stable income
• Meal and home office compensation
• For your comfortable work:
• Remote and hybrid work opportunities
• Corporate laptop
• Possibility to work on your own device
• Free licensed software
• Relocation opportunities
• Free wellbeing activities
• For your growth:
• Possibility to create a Personal Development Plan from the first day in the company
• Free trainings for technical and soft skills
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free access to internal and external e-Libraries
• Certification opportunities
• Language courses
• Internal technical and non-technical communities
• Possibility to contribute in internal, opensource products
  

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to positively impacting our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously. You will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

EPAM is committed to providing our global team of 52,800+ EPAMers with inspiring careers. EPAMers lead with passion and honesty and think creatively. Our people are the source of our success, and we value collaboration, try always to understand our customers' business, and strive for the highest standards of excellence.