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Location: Mt. Sterling, IL, Chesterfield, MO, or Remote Department: Information Technology Reports To: Director of Data & AIAny additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.You're a strong communicator, facilitator, and mediator. You can translate between business and technical language. You're not afraid to challenge the status quo. You can prioritize efficiently and see the big picture. You're analytically minded, with a keen eye for data-driven insights. You thrive on transforming complex data into actionable strategies. If this sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team. As Product Owner for the Data & AI team, you will manage the team's product backlog and optimize the development team's work value. Success will be evident in story conversion to user experience, highest-value delivery of functional and technical specifications, and the reduction of post-delivery incidents. You'll ensure alignment/tracking with investment and capacity decisions.WHAT YOU'LL DOCoordinate leadership across the business and IT oversight to ensure Data & AI product activity is visible, transparent, and clear to all stakeholdersWork with business stakeholders to understand processes, roadmaps and features to support functions such data integration, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and data analytics/business intelligence. Translate roadmaps and features into user storiesTrack investment, budget and capacity details and make recommendations on changes based on business value opportunitiesLead activities related to agile software development methodologies, including sprint planning, scrums, backlog grooming and defect managementManage user acceptance criteria, validation processes, and user/system documentationAnalyze requirements for data & AI system functions in collaboration with several departmentsCoordinate input and final agreement on business impact metrics from critical system incidentsApply lean tools and thinking to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the positionYou Must HaveBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field preferred, but candidates with degrees in other disciplines and substantial relevant experience in data & AI. Relevant Professional certifications (e.g. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Analysis Professional(CBAP), IBM Data Science (Professional Certificate) are a plus. At 3+ years of practical experience in a role focused on data & AI, with a proven track record of collaboration across IT and business departments to drive data-driven projects and initiatives. Solid experience in agile development environments, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, with a strong ability to translate business needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to tackle problems systematically to diagnose issues and produce effective recommendations. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE3+ years of experience working in as part of a data & AI teamFamiliarity with information architecture and creative disciplinesExperience with requirement/test/project management solutionsROLE SPECIFICSOccasional overnight travel. Ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportationWHO WE ARE Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOUAs a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with: Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharingSignificant advancement opportunitiesSafety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.