Compass Technology Salary: $130,000 (commensurate with experience) Who We Are Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023. In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019). Job Summary Join Canteen Technology, a department dedicated to providing technology support for the Canteen sector of Compass Group. We are committed to transforming food and beverage service for clients and consumers across the US. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sophisticated enterprise-scale last-mile territory planning and route optimization solutions. As the Territory and Route Optimization Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating, implementing, and enhancing new territory planning and route optimization solutions for Canteen. This position will involve overseeing the integration of those new solutions into our existing technology ecosystem while ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs. This role will also help evaluate and strengthen our fleet management tools and practices. A Product Owner for Canteen applications has the following responsibilities: + Connect with the customer to validate features, execute system and solution demos, and ensure business value delivery. + Partner with the Product Manager to contribute to the product vision and strategic roadmap. + Lead story creation and requirement definition. + Lead agile team to manage and prioritize the team backlog. + Partner with Team Coaches to remove impediments for the Agile team and to model agile practices. + Keep leadership up to date on team progress, risks, etc. + Function as primary liaison between vendors, cross-functional teams, field implementation and business stakeholders. + Provide quality advice to stakeholders and ensure well-thought through analysis and deliverables. + Develop, scope, and define backlog items that guide the product team. + Coordinate activities simultaneously for multiple projects. + Coordinate change and release management across product teams. + Assist the Product Manager with leading continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives. + Maintain a current view of people supply versus demand, aligning this to departmental need. + Learn a very complex business and facilitate projects and decisions across many disparate user groups. + Participate in the Safe Agile ceremonies, such as PI planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, etc. + Collaborate with the product management layer to thoroughly understand features for execution, ensuring they meet quality, performance, usability, and security standards. Qualifications: Qualifications: + 3-5 years of experience with last-mile routing and/or territory planning solutions. + Bachelor’s degree in computer science or mathematics, preferred. + Experience as an IT Product Owner, preferred. A solid track record of the following is a must: + On time development of user stories, application requirements, and/or process flow diagrams + Planning, designing, and implementing efficient IT systems to support organizational functions following Agile methodology + The ability to work independently and in a team environment + Creative problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve systems issues + Managing conflicting priorities and gaining consensus across multiple user groups + Committed and enthusiastic approach to supporting business customers and end users + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Excellent organizational and time management skills + Experience running technical projects Special Skills and/or Training Desired: + Experience with fleet management tools (GeoTab, Samsara) + Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment + Experience as an IT Product Owner + Experience working with offshore teams Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Compass Technology maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be p formed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1385463 Compass Technology Michelle Lombardozzi