Lead Product Owner Data Analytics

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Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problems adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers communities and each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class products service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

As a Lead Product Owner on the Boundary Applications and Analytics team you will own the strategy vision and roadmap for Fergusons Decision Support Center space the trusted source for accurate and interactive Enterprise and Operational reporting. This role operates at the intersection of technology and business functions requiring close partnership with Finance to define prioritize and deliver solutions that supports the companys one source of truth strategy. This role is focused on understanding the needs of internal business customers deriving business value offering thought leadership throughout the software delivery lifecycle and leading technical teams to deliver large-scale projects with speed and quality. You will be a technology partner relentlessly building and advocating for the customer while simultaneously listening and negotiating with business collaborators across the company. You will help craft a comprehensive backlog and design a thoughtful roadmap for execution of Fergusons vision ensuring each report is precise reliable and timely. The ideal candidate brings experience leading Data Analytics teams in fastpaced environments thrives amid ambiguity and takes direct accountability for delivering measurable business value.

**This position may be remote or hybrid in accordance with company policy.**

• Help to define your products vision and strategy.
• Determine customer needs by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
• Complete comprehensive competitive analyses and market validation across multiple customers/products contributing to deep stakeholder understanding of customers and markets to find adjacencies and impactful new market opportunities.
• Manage and communicate a detailed roadmap for your product.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research to drive business value and roadmap prioritization.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve operational efficiency and enhance business impact.
• Collaborate closely with the business Finance and Reporting teams to define document and prioritize requirements ensuring business needs are met and exceeded.
• Communicating clearly to business leaders on changes how they are affected and how these changes are aligned with the companys overall goals.
• Work closely with Project Management to make sure product is on time and scoped properly.
• Coordinate alignment between delivery teams customer groups and leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and manage overall product health through analytics and customer feedback sessions and provide commentary to leadership on an ongoing basis.
• Create and maintain a work environment that promotes customer service collaboration performance feedback individual recognition mutual respect and employee satisfaction ensuring quality hiring training and succession planning processes that encompass Fergusons diversity commitment.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business Information Systems or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 57 years of Product Management/Product Owner experience delivering enterprise solutions.
• Experience with data and analytics platforms (Power BI Azure reporting tools).
• Strong background in product lifecycle ownership (strategy roadmap backlog).
• Experience partnering with Finance and business stakeholders on reporting and data-driven solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery models.

• Ability to translate sophisticated business needs into clear product direction and requirements.
• Strong analytical approach with focus on data accuracy reporting and business value.
• Proven ability to prioritize influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience with enterprise reporting analytics platforms or single source of truth initiatives.
• Background partnering closely with Finance on reporting and metrics.
• Ability to balance speed quality and data integrity.

• Problem Solving: Identify issues quickly and drive effective solutions
• Collaboration: Build alignment and work effectively across teams
• Communication: Clearly convey ideas updates and tradeoffs
• Execution: Stay organized and deliver across multiple priorities
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic evolving environment

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health dental vision paid time off life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs including mental health coverage gender affirming and family building benefits paid parental leave associate discounts community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidates qualifications and prior experience.

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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