The Product Manager, HR Solutions will oversee our HR technology product portfolio. The HR Product Manager will define product strategy, drive innovation, and deliver a roadmap of solutions that revolutionize HR operations. Working closely with executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, they will ensure alignment with business objectives and meet market demands effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for HR technology solutions, aligning with company vision and customer requirements.Lead discovery by conducting thorough research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape related to our products.Work closely with stakeholders, including Human Resources, Product Management, Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Finance, Legal, Brand teams and end-users, to capture detailed product requirements.Organize and facilitate workshops and meetings to elicit requirements, clarify ambiguities, and drive consensus among stakeholders.Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy and roadmap.Assist in the preparation of RFP (Request for Proposal) documents, providing detailed requirements and specifications to potential vendors or partners.Effectively communicate requirements and insights to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and understanding across all stakeholders.Work closely with delivery partners, actively participating in scrum ceremonies such as stand-up, continuous planning, demo, and retro.Lead the management of product backlogs and boards in JIRA from intake to delivery.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

4 Year Degree; preferred in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field4+ years of experience of product management practices, agile methodologies, and test-driven development experience.Demonstrated thought leadership in solving customer-facing digital experience opportunities.Demonstrated experience collaborating with both business and IT to accomplish project objectives.A proven track record of driving digital innovation and delivering outperformance to stated business goals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven track record of successfully launching and managing enterprise-level products in a global environment.Deep understanding of HR processes, systems, and technology trends.Knowledge of restaurant-facing technology, understanding of restaurant team member perspectives, expertise in user experience, and proficiency in design frameworks and processes.Strong analytical skills and an ability to lead data-driven discussions to drive alignment around prioritization and impact.Equipped with the digital technical fluency to be capable of understanding technical constraints and prioritizing and discussing tradeoffs between development and business teams.Knowledge of the range of activities related to the product development lifecycle (e.g. opportunity identification, product discovery, project execution, and post launch performance measurement and management).Knowledge of agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.Deep knowledge of agile delivery principles.Ability to translate data-driven insights, business intent, customer needs, and/or technical direction into clear, concise, well-documented product requirements.Excellent oral and written communication skills – capable of communicating in a way that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of widely varying audiences.Excellent problem-solving skills – ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and overcome unexpected challenges.Strong project/workflow management, prioritization, and negotiating skills.Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver results; conscientious about meeting project deadlines.Passion for the restaurant industry and a strong desire to help shape the future at Inspire Brands with entrepreneurial spirit.Self-starter personality who can operate with minimal supervision.Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly, and decisions must be made promptly.Certification in Product Management (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is highly desirable.

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.