Compass Corporate A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar. Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join our team and drive the development of our Vertex platform. As the Product Owner for Vertex, you will play a crucial role in defining and executing the product strategy for our Vertex integrations. You will work with other product owners, technical and functional resources, and business owners to align the product portfolio with the enterprise strategy. You will be engaged in creating and managing the product backlog, prioritizing features, and driving the product development lifecycle from concept to launch. This position requires a versatile person that can be both technical and process oriented in order to work with technical teams as well as explaining system solutions to non-technical audiences. This is a hybrid position based in Charlotte, NC Duties & Responsibilities: + Partner with stakeholders, customers, and subject matter experts to gather and understand requirements, provide regular updates, and manage expectations. + Create, manage, and validate user stories with the product team to ensure meet quality, performance, usability, and security standards. + Ensure comprehensive testing of solutions, including regression testing before any changes are released to QA and Production + Ensure assigned deliverables are managed and delivered on a timely basis in accordance with the project plan. + Liaise with other team members to communicate planned releases, change impact, and co-ordinate communication and training needs. + Track and analyze product performance metrics, user feedback, and market trends to inform ongoing product improvements. + Partner with Product Manager and Tax Leadership to create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business objectives and customer requirements. + Assist in developing and maintaining the product roadmap, balancing short-term and long-term goals. + Develop strong business relationships, influence stakeholders, and partner with others to develop superior solutions. Education/Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business-related field required + 5+ years’ hands-on experience implementing Vertex indirect tax solutions in SAP EEC and S/4 Hana for US and Canada, including direct experience with Vertex Accelerator and Vertex Plus Tools + Experience with SAP, specifically FI, SD, MM, IM, EWM, AM, AP, AR, CO or PCA modules; S/4 HANA experience a plus. + 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner + Basic understanding of sale and use tax principles preferred + Strong knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) + Experience with AzureDevOps or similar tool preferred + Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences + Strong business process knowledge/expertise with an ability to analyze complex business scenarios and translate to optimal solutions + Experience of managing resources and teams of people Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Req ID: 1363722 Compass Corporate MIRANDA CARTERET [[req_classification]]