MTech Systems · 2 weeks ago
Mobile Product Owner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expMTech Systems is an industry-leading provider for Live Animal Protein Production Performance Management Tools. They are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner to drive the success of their mobile products, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals while collaborating across departments.
Software
Responsibilities
Own the mobile roadmap for one or more domains (e.g., feed ordering, mobile milling, barn/hatchery audits, animal health & treatments, loadout/transport, intake QA)
Define a clear 12–18 month vision and drive executive and cross-functional alignment
Translate field reality into product: write epics and high-fidelity user stories; prioritize with RICE/MoSCoW; manage tradeoffs across multiple workstreams
Deliver mobile that just works offline: specify sync windows, conflict resolution, and data integrity for low-connectivity environments
Champion usability in tough conditions: gloves, dust, low light—optimize flows, accessibility, and responsive layouts for iOS/Android
Integrate the ecosystem: coordinate with ERP, feed mill systems, truck scales, QA/LIMS, TMS, identity/MDM; support barcodes/RFID peripherals and photo evidence capture
Measure outcomes: define success metrics (task completion time, adoption/WAU/MAU, audit pass rate, defect reduction at intake, sync reliability) and iterate via dashboards and experiments
Ship with quality: partner with UX, engineering, and QA to ensure testability, acceptance criteria, and release readiness; coach teams on Agile best practices
Represent the product with enterprise customers and strategic partners; handle escalations with clarity and calm
Identify reusability patterns and contribute to component libraries or template libraries for efficiency
Lead advanced voice-of-customer efforts including interviews, site visits, and e-research
Run A/B or multivariate experiments to test new features and iterate based on outcomes
Champion Agile best practices, drive improvements in velocity, quality, and team morale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
5+ years of product ownership for SaaS products
Clear communication with stakeholders, development team, and other departments is essential
Ability to prioritize tasks and features based on business value and customer needs
Leadership skills to guide the development team and ensure alignment with the product vision
Aptitude for identifying and solving problems that arise during the development process
Negotiation skills to manage conflicting interests and reach consensus among stakeholders
Focus on understanding and advocating for the needs of end-users to ensure the product meets their requirements
Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and market conditions
Analytical mindset to interpret data and feedback to make informed decisions about the product roadmap and features
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, testers, and marketers to deliver a successful product
Empathy towards users, team members, and stakeholders to foster strong relationships and create a positive work environment
Ability to identify and mitigate risks throughout the product development lifecycle
Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and deliverables within the project timeline
Willingness to stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management
Familiarity with software development processes, methodologies (such as Agile), and technologies to facilitate effective communication with the development team
Understanding of UI/UX principles to ensure the product meets user needs and provides a seamless experience
Ability to interpret data and analytics to make informed decisions about the product roadmap and features
Familiarity with common development tools and platforms used in software development projects, such as version control systems (e.g., Git), project management tools (e.g., Devops, Jira), and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Wrike, Slack)
Proficiency in writing technical documentation, user stories, and product requirements to effectively communicate with the development team and stakeholders
Basic understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and integration concepts to coordinate with external systems and services if necessary
Understanding of QA principles and processes to ensure product quality and reliability
Awareness of basic cybersecurity principles and best practices to address security concerns in the product development lifecycle
Basic understanding of databases and data storage concepts to collaborate effectively with database administrators and developers
Familiarity with mobile and web technologies to understand the technical requirements and constraints of developing software for different platforms
Knowledge of troubleshooting and technical support processes to address user issues and provide feedback for product improvements
Preferred
Poultry, Agriculture, food production industry experience/knowledge is preferred
Experience with mobile peripherals: barcode/QR, RFID/EID, BLE tags/sensors, external GPS, label printers, truck scales is preferred
Strong understanding of designing and optimizing user interfaces for custom software solutions. API experience is also preferred
Proven experience in developing, customizing, and deploying software-generated reports
Company
MTech Systems
MTech Systems is a company specialized in software systems for poultry and swine production.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
M
Marcel Cohen
President
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