Rite-Hite · 5 months ago
Software Product Owner
USA-WI-Corporate Headquarters
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment, and they are seeking a Software Product Owner to join their software engineering team. This role involves translating business needs into actionable requirements, managing the product backlog, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in industrial environments.
Home ImprovementIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingProfessional ServicesService IndustryWarehousing
Responsibilities
Translate product vision and high-level requirements into clearly defined epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Own, manage, and prioritize the product backlog to maximize customer value, business impact, and technical sustainability
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, QA) to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality increments
Act as the primary day-to-day voice of the customer within agile squads
Participate actively in agile ceremonies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives)
Validate software deliverables, support release readiness, and manage rollout strategies such as phased or A/B deployments
Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to continuously gather feedback and refine backlog priorities
Champion data-driven decision-making through metrics, KPIs, and iterative validation
Promote a collaborative and high-performing team culture, focused on outcomes, speed, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, education technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, Agile Delivery Lead, or equivalent role, with proven success delivering and supporting software products
Ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on topics such as modern web applications, RESTful APIs, IoT architecture, cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a bias toward execution and delivery
Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and make effective trade-off decisions
Experience working in scaled agile environments (e.g., SAFe)
Preferred
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and/or foundational cloud certification (GCP, AWS, or Azure) preferred
Familiarity with SOC and ISO compliance standards
Experience with IoT, logistics, or manufacturing systems is a strong plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and paid medical leave
Retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing
Paid holidays
Vacation
Up to five paid personal/sick days per year
Company
Rite-Hite
Rite-Hite is a manufracturer of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls.
1001-5000 employees
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Marc Sundquist
President & CEO at Rite-Hite Doors
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