Lead Product Owner – Data Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the strategy, vision, and roadmap for Ferguson’s Decision Support Center.

• Establish product vision and strategic direction.

• Assess customer needs through comprehensive market research.

• Conduct competitive analyses and validate the market across customers and products.

• Oversee and communicate a comprehensive product roadmap.

• Leverage qualitative and quantitative research to enhance business value and prioritize the roadmap.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to boost operational efficiency and business impact.

• Collaborate with business, Finance, and Reporting teams to define, document, and prioritize requirements.

• Communicate changes and their alignment with company objectives to business leaders.

• Partner with Project Management to ensure timely and accurately scoped product delivery.

• Facilitate alignment among delivery teams, customer groups, and leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Monitor product performance through analytics and customer feedback sessions.

• Provide ongoing product insights to leadership.

• Foster a work environment that promotes customer service, collaboration, performance feedback, recognition, respect, and employee satisfaction.

• Support effective hiring, training, and succession planning processes.

• Undertake additional job-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5–7 years of experience in Product Management/Product Ownership, delivering enterprise solutions.

• Proficiency with data and analytics platforms, such as Power BI, Azure, and reporting tools.

• Strong experience in product lifecycle management, including strategy, roadmap, and backlog.

• Experience collaborating with Finance and business stakeholders on reporting and data-driven solutions.

• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies.

• Ability to translate complex business needs into clear product direction and requirements.

• Strong analytical mindset focused on data accuracy, reporting, and business value.

• Proven capability to prioritize, influence, and align cross-functional stakeholders.

• Comfortable operating in dynamic and ambiguous environments.

• Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience with enterprise reporting, analytics platforms, or “single source of truth” initiatives.

• Background in close collaboration with Finance on reporting and metrics.

• Ability to balance speed, quality, and data integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) with a company match.

• Mental health coverage.

• Gender affirming benefits.

• Family building benefits.

• Paid parental leave.

• Associate discounts.

• Opportunities for community involvement.

• Eligibility for bonus or incentive plans.

• Remote or hybrid work options in line with company policy.