Company Overview:
Rootstock Software® is disrupting the ERP space! We are a worldwide provider of cloud ERP on the Salesforce Cloud Platform. When combined with Salesforce CRM, Rootstock Cloud ERP offers manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain organizations a single platform to grow and manage their businesses. Rootstock Cloud ERP is a flexible, modern, and digitally connected system that transforms companies to deliver a more personalized customer experience, efficiently scale operations, and out-service the competition.
Rootstock Software® serves customers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and is available exclusively on the Salesforce Platform (Force.com) via the Salesforce AppExchange, the world’s most-popular marketplace for business apps. Organizations now have insight on what is happening or what will happen at each step of the manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain processes.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join our team in Bangalore, India.
Position Overview:
As a member of the Product Ownership development team at Rootstock, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative ERP solutions on the Salesforce Lightning platform. You will be responsible for translating customer needs and market trends into actionable product features. Working closely with the Support, Services, and Sales departments, you will drive the development of high-quality software that meets the evolving demands of the ERP industry. You are expected to be located in Bangalore, India, where you will work daily with our software engineers and quality analysts as well as online meetings with our members in the US.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Roadmap:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize product features and enhancements
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with business goals and market trends
- Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies to ensure the product's competitiveness
Requirements Gathering and Documentation:
- Work closely with customers, subject matter experts, and development teams to gather and document detailed requirements
- Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and other documentation to guide the development process
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with development, testing, and design teams to ensure successful product delivery
- Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, fostering effective communication and understanding
Product Backlog Management:
- Work closely with Product Strategy, Services, and Support teams to prioritize and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and customer needs
- Regularly review and update the backlog based on changing requirements and market dynamics
Release Planning and Execution:
- Plan and coordinate product releases, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
- Conduct retrospectives to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or equivalent is a plus
- Proven experience (3+ years) as a Product Owner or similar SME/Implementation role in the ERP industry
- Strong understanding of ERP concepts, processes, and market trends.
Knowledge preferred in the following functional areas
- Purchasing (Procure to Pay)
- Shop Floor/Work Orders (Manufacturing)
- Scheduling/Capacity Planning
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Projects
Proven experience with Scrum development principles and backlog maintenance using JIRA
Excellent organization, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (English)
Ability to work hours which overlap with US time zones through 12PM EST most days
Product Owner certification a plus
Salesforce Lightning Platform experience a plus
Mockup design experience a plus using Axure, Balsamiq, or similar product
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
We offer our team members competitive compensation, world class benefits, work life balance (flexible schedules, telecommuting, vacation time off), and the opportunity to work alongside an amazing and supportive team!
Rootstock values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.