Business Product Manager

AHEAD

. Serve as the business owner for application enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLibertyville • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in gathering and analyzing business requirements, facilitating user acceptance testing, and managing stakeholder communication to ensure technology solutions align with business priorities. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational systems within Agile environments.

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Product ManagementBusiness AnalysisUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Agile MethodologiesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringBusiness Systems ManagementAnalytical SkillsPrioritizationProduct Requirements TranslationContinuous Improvement MindsetERP AdministrationWMS AdministrationSoftware Development Lifecycle KnowledgeOperational Priorities Balancing

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationChange ManagementTraining Considerations

Tools & Technologies

JiraWork Management Tools

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupply ChainWarehouse SystemsOperational SystemsBusiness Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the business owner for application enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Prioritize enhancement requests based on business value, operational impact, and strategic objectives
Partner with development teams to clarify requirements, review proposed solutions, and support delivery planning
Coordinate user acceptance testing and validate delivered functionality against business needs
Support release readiness activities, including stakeholder communication, training considerations, and change management
Facilitate collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle
Monitor user feedback, system adoption, and business outcomes to identify improvement opportunities
Communicate priorities, risks, project status, and release information to stakeholders
Drive ongoing enhancement and effectiveness of Foundry's business applications and operational systems
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the Foundry software development team
Ensure technology solutions align with business priorities and deliver measurable value
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, ERP/WMS administration, business systems management, or a related role
Experience gathering business requirements and working with software development teams
Experience supporting testing, implementation, or release activities for business applications
Strong requirements gathering, prioritization, and analytical skills
Ability to translate business needs into actionable product requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies
Experience facilitating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and release readiness activities
Ability to balance business value, technical constraints, and operational priorities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering practical business solutions
Preferred: Experience with ERP, WMS, manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, or operational systems
Preferred: Experience working in Agile environments
Preferred: Experience with Jira or similar work management tools
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and applicable standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Cross department training and development
Sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning
Multi-million-dollar technology lab
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