Come join our team in the role of Business Product Owner – Employee Experience. This role will play a critical role in driving the success of our customer relationship management (CRM) system for NA Pioneer and ensuring it meets the needs of our commercial business operations. They will be responsible for ensuring the CRM system being built to be utilized by our largest revenue generating business will serve our customers’ needs. They will make sure the system is built to high standards with solid governance practices. The BPO serves as a bridge between business stakeholders and the Information Technology teams. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams that are aligned with overall business strategy. Their focus will be on gathering & understanding business needs as they align to strategic business goals.
Overall, the Business Product Owner – Employee Experience person plays a crucial role in leveraging technology to drive successful implementation of a CRM system that will support our internal employees, improve work efficiencies and achieve business objectives. A combination of technical expertise, sales & marketing knowledge, and product development skills will be needed to excel in this
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What You'll Do:
Establish a solid understanding of existing business processes, applications and infrastructure to apply best practices to achieve the strategy & prioritiesDefine and prioritize CRM features and enhancements based on business value, user impact, and technical feasibility. This ensures alignment to strategy and budget alignment for cost management.Build relationships with key stakeholders to establish confidence, trust, and credibilityWork closely with the delivery team to deliver short and long-term solutions roadmap. Removing roadblocks as neededAccountable for partnering with IT to break Epics down to FeaturesPartner with UXD to create Functional Design for Features that align to the product delivery RoadmapAssist leading the Employee Experience Strategy team that will solve for capabilities associated with applications by persona end to endDefine requirements for user stories & approve them for implementation and completionParticipate in quarterly planning and give teams direction on scope & prioritiesAttend team ceremonies: backlog grooming, standups, Sprint Planning, demos and reviewsProvide input into change management, communications and training for product launches.Understand system touch points and data integration for NA direct Commercial businesses.Ensure systems comply with company requirements and support government regulations and industry standardsWhat You'll Need:
Located in Johnston, Iowa preferred, may consider Indianapolis, IN based candidatesKnowledge and experience with Corteva’s business processes, products, and routes to markets5+ years of experience in software product development, administration, business reporting, Agile IT project development, or similarUnderstanding of marketing and sales fundamentals and related business metricsSelf-starter that is motivated by results and stakeholder satisfactionBachelor’s degree in business information systems, business management, or Ag BusinessCompetencies
Customer focused, with the ability to proactively identify business needs and requirementsAbility to think strategically, innovate, and drive changeStrong verbal & written communication skills with ability to collaborate across many business functionsCommercial business & system acumen, willingness to learn beyond current business, and system knowledgeAttention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation of requirements and user stories.Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, business needs, and technologies in the CRM landscape.Strong project management skillsBenefits – How We’ll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.