Lead delivery of a modern POS platform across UI, BFF, and backend microservices. Own product backlog, translate capabilities into user stories, define MVP scope and priorities, plan roadmaps, and support multi-squad delivery while partnering with architecture, store operations, and business stakeholders.
We are hiring a Product Owner to lead delivery of a modern POS platform our customer with Pool & landscape business. This role owns the product execution layer across POS UI, BFF, and backend domain microservices, driving delivery from capabilities to production.
This is a platform product role, not a UI-only or backlog-only PO role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the POS product backlog
- Translate business capabilities into features, sub-features, and user stories
- Drive MVP scope, prioritization, and quarterly planning
- Work across:
- Align with architecture on:
- Partner with store operations and business stakeholders
- Support multi-squad delivery and roadmap execution
Required Experience
- 7+ years as a Product Owner / Product Manager
- Experience with POS systems, retail platforms, or store systems
- Experience in digital commerce / retail / store operations
Must-Have Skills
- Experience in AI-driven SDLC execution
- Backlog management
- Feature decomposition
- Roadmap planning
- Platform thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Systems thinking
- Delivery execution
Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
- Quote-to-order flows
- Credit-based purchasing
- Inventory visibility
- Pricing and discounts
- Fulfillment models
- Store governance & controls
Candidate Profile
Looking for someone who:
- Thinks in platforms, not screens
- Can operate in large enterprise programs
- Balances speed and control
- Is comfortable with complex systems
- Can work onsite with business and delivery teams
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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