MTech Systems · 1 week ago
IoT Product Owner
Dunwoody, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMTech Systems is an industry-leading provider focused on enhancing protein production through innovative software solutions. They are seeking a skilled IoT Product Owner to manage the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives while driving cross-departmental collaboration and product development efforts.
Software
Responsibilities
Lead strategy for one or more complex product domains aligned with business and customer goals
Define multi-quarter product vision and roadmap; drive executive buy-in and cross-functional alignment
Identify and evaluate emerging industry trends and technologies to guide long-term product direction
Partner with UX, engineering, and architecture teams to shape scalable, modern user interfaces
Ensure usability standards, accessibility, and responsive design principles are upheld across interfaces
Architect frameworks for scalable report and dashboard development across customers and geographies
Identify reusability patterns and contribute to component libraries or template libraries for efficiency
Lead advanced voice-of-customer efforts including interviews, site visits, and e research
Benchmark industry solutions and synthesize global market trends into actionable insights
Drive product alignment across development, customer success, marketing, and executive leadership
Mentor junior product owners and influence standards for requirements documentation, roadmaps, and ceremonies
Implement scalable prioritization frameworks (e.g., RICE, MoSCoW) for backlog refinement across teams
Manage multiple product streams while optimizing return on investment (ROI) across the portfolio
Write epics and high-fidelity user stories; own backlog quality and delivery readiness
Collaborate with QA, UX, and engineering leads to ensure completeness and testability of features
Define product success metrics; leverage dashboards, heatmaps, and funnel analysis to optimize adoption
Run A/B or multivariate experiments to test new features and iterate based on outcomes
Experience working with IoT ecosystems
Understanding of connected devices, sensor networks, telemetry data, device health, and how hardware integrates with cloud platforms. Ability to translate hardware data into product decisions and collaborate effectively with data science and engineering on ingestion and processing
Comfortable coordinating with external hardware vendors, including managing API integrations, understanding technical documentation, ensuring data quality, and driving accountability across multiple partners
Act as product spokesperson and escalation point for critical customer and partner relationships
Champion Agile best practices, drive improvements in velocity, quality, and team morale
Coach cross-functional teams on iterative development and lean thinking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
5+ years of product development for software experience
Experience in SaaS, data platforms, or enterprise software
Familiarity with software development processes, methodologies (such as Agile), and technologies to facilitate effective communication with the development team
Understanding of UI/UX principles to ensure the product meets user needs and provides a seamless experience
Ability to interpret data and analytics to make informed decisions about the product roadmap and features
Familiarity with common development tools and platforms used in software development projects, such as version control systems (e.g., Git), project management tools (e.g., Devops, Jira), and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Wrike, Slack)
Proficiency in writing technical documentation, user stories, and product requirements to effectively communicate with the development team and stakeholders
Basic understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and integration concepts to coordinate with external systems and services if necessary
Basic understanding of databases and data storage concepts to collaborate effectively with database administrators and developers
Familiarity with mobile and web technologies to understand the technical requirements and constraints of developing software for different platforms
Knowledge of troubleshooting and technical support processes to address user issues and provide feedback for product improvements
Preferred
Poultry, Agriculture, food production industry experience/knowledge is preferred
Strong understanding of designing and optimizing user interfaces for custom software solutions. API experience is also preferred
Proven experience in developing, customizing, and deploying software-generated reports
Clear communication with stakeholders, development team, and other departments is essential
Ability to prioritize tasks and features based on business value and customer needs
Leadership skills to guide the development team and ensure alignment with the product vision
Aptitude for identifying and solving problems that arise during the development process
Negotiation skills to manage conflicting interests and reach consensus among stakeholders
Focus on understanding and advocating for the needs of end-users to ensure the product meets their requirements
Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and market conditions
Analytical mindset to interpret data and feedback to make informed decisions about the product roadmap and features
Empathy towards users, team members, and stakeholders to foster strong relationships and create a positive work environment
Ability to identify and mitigate risks throughout the product development lifecycle
Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and deliverables within the project timeline
Willingness to stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management
Company
MTech Systems
MTech Systems is a company specialized in software systems for poultry and swine production.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
M
Marcel Cohen
President
Company data provided by crunchbase