Univar USA Inc

Product Owner

Univar USA Inc$106K — $132K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in product management or related fields.
  • Experience in Agile delivery environments.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
  • Knowledge of product ownership and backlog management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps and software delivery processes.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain understanding of product capabilities and improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze user feedback to guide product recommendations.
  • Manage product backlog and prioritize initiatives.
  • Define workflows, features, and requirements for products.
  • Guide initiatives through the software delivery lifecycle.
  • Communicate with stakeholders about project status and risks.
  • Foster collaboration and alignment among cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Industry-leading retirement plans.
  • Generous time off programs.
  • Strong work/life flexibility.
  • Inclusive team culture.
  • Targeted annual company bonuses and salary reviews.
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose:

The Product Owner is responsible for the overall health, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of assigned technology products. Working within product strategy established by the Product Manager, this role partners with business and technical teams to understand user needs, recommend solutions, define product capabilities, manage the product backlog, and guide initiatives through delivery and adoption. The Product Owner balances new enhancements with product stability, usability, and long-term sustainability, ensuring investments align to business objectives and deliver measurable value.

What You'll Do:
• Maintain understanding of product capabilities, dependencies, risks, limitations, and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze product usage, user feedback, and vendor roadmaps to inform recommendations.
• Recommend technical debt remediation and product sustainability improvements.
• Balance enhancement opportunities with platform stability, maintainability, and supportability.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, constraints, and desired outcomes.
• Develop and evaluate solution options, including tradeoffs, risks, dependencies, and expected business impact.
• Define workflows, capabilities, features, and requirements that support approved product objectives.
• Align on recommended solutions and translate them into delivery-ready work.
• Maintain a prioritized product backlog aligned to approved priorities and business objectives.
• Create user stories and acceptance criteria sufficient for development, testing, business validation, and efficient delivery.
• Ensure upcoming work is appropriately scoped, understood, and ready for execution.
• Manage dependencies, risks, assumptions, and decisions impacting delivery.
• Guide initiatives through the software delivery lifecycle from planning through release and adoption.
• Partner with delivery teams to provide timely clarification, business context, and decision support throughout execution.
• Support testing, business validation, and business readiness activities to ensure delivered capabilities meet business needs.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and issues while gathering feedback and supporting adoption of delivered capabilities.
• Build trusted relationships across business and technology teams.
• Facilitate alignment, decision-making, and shared understanding of priorities and objectives.
• Communicate priorities, progress, risks, dependencies, and impacts to stakeholders.
• Gather feedback and recommend improvements that enhance product effectiveness and user experience.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What You'll Need:
• Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited four-year institution or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, technology delivery, or a related field.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Experience translating business needs into product capabilities and technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of product ownership, backlog management, and Agile delivery practices.
• Experience gathering requirements, analyzing workflows, and designing solutions.
• Ability to develop user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Strong prioritization, tradeoff analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Experience engaging stakeholders and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of product health management, including technical debt, operational risk, and product lifecycle considerations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, collaboration tools, and software delivery processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for delivery teams.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid role based in Bellevue, WA

Pay and Benefits:

  • The salary range for this position is $106,190 - $132,000 annually.
  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
  • Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.


What You Can Expect:

  • Strong work/life flexibility.
  • To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
  • To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.


About Univar USA Inc

Univar Solutions sells acids, additives, modifiers, chelants, enzymes, essential chemicals, ingredients, oleochemicals, oxides, peroxides, polymers, resins, process aids, silicates, silicones, sodium, solvents, surfactants, and more.

Univar USA Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Univar USA Inc, a leading distributor of chemicals and ingredients, and be part of a company that thrives on innovation, leadership, and diversity. At Univar, we are committed to providing unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in an environment that values each individual’s contribution.

Work You’ll Do

At Univar USA Inc, you will collaborate with some of the industry's most knowledgeable minds to help drive progress in various sectors through our expertise in chemical and ingredient distribution. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability makes us a unique leader in the marketplace, where technology and expertise create solutions that advance our customers' ambitions.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Univar USA Inc is not just a company; it's a community where you can build a career. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, we believe in empowering our employees to achieve their full potential. Whether you are looking for job opportunities, internships, or leadership roles, Univar offers a path to success.

Innovative Work

Engage in work that matters with a team that values bold ideas and proactive solutions. Our employees are encouraged to lead projects that redefine industry standards and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Career Development

Future-proof your career at Univar USA Inc with continuous learning and development opportunities. From diversity training to leadership workshops, we provide the tools and resources necessary for career advancement and personal growth. Our robust benefits package supports the well-being of our team members and their families, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Univar offers a range of employment options to match your skills and interests. Explore positions in sales, logistics, research, and more. Our internships provide a fantastic opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and develop essential industry skills.

Be Part of a Great Team

Join a team where collaboration and networking are at the heart of our operations. At Univar, you are part of a global network of professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on the world around us.

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- **Search Univar Jobs**: Discover open positions that align with your career goals. We are always on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players. - **Keep Up to Date**: Stay informed with the latest company news, career tips, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. - **Job Alert Emails**: Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Univar USA Inc. Join Univar USA Inc and be part of a company where your career can thrive in an environment of respect, integrity, and endless possibilities.
Learn more about Univar USA Inc
Size
9,450 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$52.9 million
Founded
1924
5 Year Trend
+3.4%
Revenue
$8.2 billion
NASDAQ

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