Principal Product Owner, Pricing and Order Management

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Information Technology

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a talented Principal Product Owner, Pricing and Order Management to join our team.

At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are.

More about this role: Principal Product Manager, Order Management

Principal Product Manager, Order Management will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the Order Management business capability end to end. This includes the business strategy to enhance this capability from a user perspective across corporate, plants and warehouses as well as customer point of view from order through the delivery process. This includes critical up and down stream integrations to enable this capability across the business. Driving the entire lifecycle from planning and implementation to ongoing support and enhancements across multiple business segments. Ensuring the platforms involved to enable this business capability meets service level agreements, security requirements, audit and compliance requirements and enables flow of delivery from development through production environments

Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for leveraging process and technology to drive innovation and business transformation.

Platforms Implementation and Integration:

• Lead the design and implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee the integration of solutions with other enterprise systems to create a cohesive and efficient IT landscape.

Team Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing agile delivery and operations team, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure professional development and expertise within the team.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

Performance Optimization:

• Continuously monitor and assess the performance of the business capabilities across multiple platforms, integration and technology - identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Implement best practices to contribute positively towards E8 Commitment to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and user experience.

Governance and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and Bridgestone standards.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to implement and maintain robust data protection measures.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, to understand their needs and requirements for technology operations functionality.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategic initiatives and overall business goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or Computer Science; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role overseeing Order Management and Pricing capability and platform management across a global organization.
• In-depth knowledge of PriceFx and SAP modules, architecture, and integration best practices.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent work experience

Apply and join our team to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

Special Note: If you do not feel you hit every qualification on this list, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies show under-represented groups tend to pre-disqualify themselves for roles that they could otherwise perform effectively because a few qualifications are missed. That is why we interview!

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

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