Product Owner Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an engaged and strategic Product Owner, Advanced Analytics, to join our Integrated Business Planning & Execution (IBP&E) team with a specialized focus on Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS). This role is essential for bridging our digital analytics capabilities with the specific needs of DRP and MPS within the Integrated Business Planning process. The Product Owner will report to the Sr Manager, Advanced Analytics Product Owner – Supply and collaborate with other team members to harness complex data insights, transforming them into actionable enhancements and strategic planning tools that improve distribution and production efficiency to support overarching value for the organization across Service, Cost and working capital.

In this position, the Product Owner is expected to leverage a deep understanding of commercial, supply chain and financial dynamics, particularly in distribution and production planning within the S&OP window, to lead the development and implementation of analytics solutions that enhance our strategic objectives. The role demands strong analytical skills and robust product management expertise to oversee the lifecycle of analytics tools from conception through deployment and refinement.

The Product Owner will also facilitate cross-functional collaboration, working with stakeholders from logistics, procurement, manufacturing, brewing, customer management, distributors and finance to ensure that analytics solutions are finely tuned to organizational needs and contribute to streamlined, cost-effective operations. This role is pivotal in driving technological innovations that support the integrated supply chain's efficiency and responsiveness, making strategic contributions to our broader Integrated Business Planning optimization goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution: Implement and refine specific strategies for the development and enhancement of analytics tools within DRP/MPS.  Team Leadership: Manage and develop the product team, focusing on operational efficiency and project delivery. Agile Leadership: Lead agile projects within their domain, facilitating all agile ceremonies and ensuring project alignment with strategic goals. Performance Metrics Management: Develop, implement, and track specific KPIs to assess the effectiveness of analytics tools and processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with functional managers and other stakeholders to ensure tool development aligns with user needs and operational requirements. Backlog and Enhancement Prioritization: Manage the product backlog, prioritizing enhancements that provide significant value based on user feedback and strategic importance. Technology Advocacy and User Training: Promote the adoption of new tools and features, providing training and support to users. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure effective integration of analytics tools with other business systems and processes. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Champion continuous improvement initiatives within their domain, encouraging innovation and responsiveness to feedback.

Working Relationships:

• Reports to:  Sr Manager, Product Owner - Supply
• Key Interfaces:
  • IBP&E Team
  • Supply Chain (Logistics, Procurement, Mfg, Brewing)
  • Finance
  • Distributors
  • DBA/IDS

Role Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-8+ years in Supply Chain Management, business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, with 2-3+ years in a role focused on analytics, product management, or business analysis within a technology-driven environment.
• Experience in the Supply Chain or related field is required, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the domain.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Proficient in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to drive decision-making and product development insights.
• Proven track record of managing product backlogs, prioritizing development efforts, and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Individual Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team, bridging the gap between technical teams, business stakeholders, and end-users.
• Advanced analytical problem-solving skills with a proven track record of leading teams to drive solutions and progress.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data-related concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with an emphasis on operational efficiency, user experience, and continuous improvement.

Mindsets & Behaviors

• Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas – loves and embraces change.
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust
• Not afraid to “roll up the sleeves” and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn – pushes teams to do the same.
• Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow.
• Comfortable and experience bringing structure to ambiguity.
• Possesses a spirit of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).