This Product Owner will lead the strategy and evolution of core retail systems, with primary ownership of Point of Sale (POS) platforms and in-store execution technology across a large, complex retail enterprise. The role is responsible for modernizing legacy store systems, improving team member and customer experiences, and enabling scalable, consistent execution across a highly distributed store footprint.This is an on site position located in Springfield, MO.Responsibilities and Duties:Define and own the product vision and strategy for domains within the enterprise POS and core retail systemsLead end-to-end POS transformation efforts, including modernization of software platforms, hardware strategy, and store workflowsEstablish product strategy across the full retail systems stack, including:POS software and transaction flowsIn-store devices (fixed and mobile POS, peripherals, scanners, printers)Store services and integrations supporting pricing, promotions, inventory, loyalty, and paymentsBuild and maintain a multi-year POS and retail systems roadmap that balances foundational stability, operational efficiency, and future capabilitiesPartner closely with Store Operations, Engineering, Architecture, UX, Finance, Loss Prevention, and Change Management teams to ensure solutions are usable, scalable, and operationally soundChampion simplicity and consistency in store workflows while accounting for regional, format, and store-level variabilityEnsure solutions are resilient, performant, and capable of operating in offline or degraded network scenariosSkills:Required:Manages and develops all aspects of a product or service to ensure it achieves its full impact and value in the market.Oversees and manages all stages of a product''s lifecycle, from ideation to retirement, ensuring efficient processes, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards.Operates as a recognized expert to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.Communicates and articulates potential resolutions or strategies in a clear, compelling, and tailored manner to address specific challenges or meet organizational needs.Analyzes and researches market conditions and facts in order to develop a full and comprehensive understanding of the market to enable it to be utilized for the benefit of the organization.Determines and analyzes trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.Identifies potential stakeholders, analyzes their expectations, and develops strategies for managing stakeholders and their expectations.Identifies, sequences, and resources project schedules for timely completion.Plans, identifies, monitors, analyzes, and prioritizes risks (threats and opportunities), creates response plans, and manages the risk if it occurs.Identifies, verifies, and manages changes to the scope of the project or program, utilizing the most appropriate approach.Identifies appropriate measures for assessing solution performance and limitations, validates with key stakeholders, and collects appropriate performance measures to assess overall solution performance to recommend specific actions to increase solution value.Identifies, tracks, and enables the achievement of the planned benefits and intended outcomes of a program and associated projects.Develops an effective change strategy based on gap analyses and enterprise readiness assessment results, including transitions states and release plans.Preferred: Prior experience owning or leading POS, store systems, or retail platform initiatives at a large retailer or Fortune-scale enterpriseStrong understanding of in-store operations and the impact of technology decisions on team member efficiency and customer experienceExperience modernizing legacy retail systems, including transitions from monolithic or proprietary platforms to more modular, service-oriented architecturesProven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving hardware, software, and store executionExperience defining and communicating product strategy and roadmaps for complex, highly visible platformsComfortable operating in environments with significant scale, legacy constraints, and operational complexityEducation: Bachelor''s Degree or Equivalent LevelExperience: Experienced practitioner able to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (3 to 6 years)Managerial Experience: Experience supervising and directing team members and utilizing resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (1 to 3 years)O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. Total Compensation Package:Competitive Wages & Paid Time OffStock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day OneMedical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Team Member Health/Wellbeing ProgramsTuition Educational Assistance ProgramsOpportunities for Career GrowthO'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
It started with a father and son - Charles Francis "C.F." and Charles H. "Chub" O’Reilly. Together they had the courage and confidence to venture out on their own. Along with 11 others who shared the same desire to offer great customer service and auto parts availability, the doors of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. opened on December 2, 1957.
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