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US Foods Sr. Product Owner_Fleet Product Strategy (Remote) in Rosemont, Illinois

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-03
[ad_1] ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of Food People! At US Foods®, innovation and technology is our superpower. By expanding our digital ecosystem and leading with a customer-first mindset, we’re delivering technology that empowers our customers and simplifies business. As we transform the digital landscape of the foodservice industry, we’re outpacing our competitors faster than ever before. ​ We believe diversity is the cornerstone of creativity and innovation—and we foster an open, inclusive, flexible work environment that supports our transformation. The Sr. Product Owner at US Foods is responsible for building and enhancing US Foods IT capabilities. The Sr. Product Owner drives the vision and strategy of a given Product, ensures consistent value creation throughout the delivery process, and represents the needs of our customers and stakeholders. This role may oversee the activity of other Product Owners and Business Analysts and is responsible for the strategic growth and management of new and existing capabilities for a particular platform or Product. Additionally, they will be expected to manage one or more Products within a Product ecosystem. Beyond this, the Sr. Product Owner is responsible for resourcing, budgeting, and financial decision-making at the Product team level. This includes maximizing the generated ROI of the Product by identifying the right features and breaking them down into clear user stories for a well-prioritized backlog. As a central figure in the Product team, the Sr. Product Owner works closely with a combination of Scrum Master, Developers, UX designers, Architects, QA, and DevOps team members to design and deliver innovative solutions and Product features. The right candidate is a strategic thinker with the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs & priorities, and offers a proven track record of efficiently delivering quality releases on time. They must possess the ability to rapidly earn trust with both stakeholders and team members, and can work effectively with cross-functional teams. Flexible Work Policy: The work for the Sr Product Owner position is completed 100% remotely anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories. This position may have the potential to travel up to 20% dependent on business needs. RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish and maintain relationships with business and technology stakeholders to drive Product strategy and prioritization decisions • Serve as a liaison between the business and development, acting as the voice of the customer and communicating requirements and needs to the Product team • Deliver on-time, on-budget, on-quality, on-fit service(s) or Product(s) • Own, maintain, and continuously groom the Team Backlog • Facilitate delivery of features along with the Scrum Master by refining and improving processes that lead to more efficient development cycles • Drive the engagement and delivery of Business Analysts and other Product Owners within the given Product ecosystem (may vary per team) • Work within an Agile framework to develop and execute against a Product roadmap • Develop user stories with detailed requirements and acceptance criteria that address end-user needs • Participate in recurring Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Demos, etc. • Establish and maintain metrics that track value of delivered Features and team output • Ensure consistent delivery of value to the end-user through strategic prioritization and efficient delivery • Manage upgrades and ensure Product or Product elements are up to date in order to avoid technical debt • Primary responsibility for Product team operations, including financial management and resourcing (varies by team) • Maintain an innovating and future-proofing agenda for given Product(s) • Develop a deep understanding of the business functions we serve and possess strong business acumen • Other duties as assigned by manager SUPERVISION: • Depending on the individual team construct the Sr. Product Owner may have formal people management / reporting responsibilities, including but not limited to the supervision of Grade 15 Product Owners and/or Business Analysts RELATIONSHIPS • Internal: Business Stakeholders and End Users, IT Leadership, IT Delivery (Scrum Masters, Developers, Architects, UX Designers, Program Managers, etc.) • External: Application / Systems Vendors (as applicable) WORK ENVIRONMENT • Up to 20% travel MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years demonstrated experience in Product Ownership / Product Management, Business Consulting, IT Business Analysis, or another related field Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Agile or SAFe certification(s) highly preferred • Demonstrated ability to influence change within large, complex organizations • Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g. Atlassian) and flowchart tools (e.g. Visio, Lucid Chart) strongly preferred • Product Owner/Manager certifications (e.g. POPM, CSPO, A-SCPO, SCP-PO) • In-depth knowledge of the transportation fleet industry, including industry-specific technologies and best practices • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Lucidchart etc. • Experience with eCommerce, restaurant, and/or wholesale food distribution industries strongly preferred The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $100,500 and $134,000. In New York, the expected compensation for this role is between $119,600 and $159,500. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $113,600 and $151,500. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $113,600 and $151,500. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . #REMOTE #LI-SK1 EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status* Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/Microsoft_Edge_Spanish_Instructions.pdf) Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/Android_Spanish_Instructions.pdf) US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) . US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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