IT Platform Product Manager

Lakeside Book Company

. Own the strategy, vision, and roadmap for Lakeside’s COMN platform, supporting processes from customer order entry through production, inventory, shipping, and delivery .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and enterprise applications, with a strong focus on managing complex roadmaps and lifecycle processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements within manufacturing and supply chain environments.

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Product ManagementEnterprise Application Roadmap OwnershipAgile Software DevelopmentBusiness Analysis LeadershipEnd-to-End Business Process Understanding

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Hard Skills

Product Management PracticesStakeholder ManagementRelease PlanningRequirements TranslationProcess ImprovementIntegration KnowledgeAPI UnderstandingManufacturing SystemsOrder Management SystemsERP Systems

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

COMN PlatformIBM i/AS400

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupply ChainPrint ProductionDistributionOperational Platform

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy, vision, and roadmap for Lakeside’s COMN platform, supporting processes from customer order entry through production, inventory, shipping, and delivery
Partner with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Production Control, Materials, Finance, Sales, Distribution, and Technology to translate business needs into product priorities and solutions
Manage and prioritize the product backlog, balancing strategic initiatives, operational improvements, integrations, technical needs, defects, and support requirements
Drive process improvement and standardization across locations while improving platform performance, reliability, adoption, and user experience
Lead and develop the Business Analyst supporting COMN while coordinating internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful delivery
Serve as a key escalation point for COMN issues, driving cross-functional resolution and measuring the business impact of product investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in product management, enterprise applications, business analysis, software delivery, manufacturing systems, or a related field
Experience owning the roadmap and lifecycle of a complex enterprise application, ERP, manufacturing system, order management system, or operational platform
Strong understanding of product management practices, including discovery, prioritization, release planning, stakeholder management, and adoption
Experience leading Business Analysts, technical professionals, or cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes, ideally within manufacturing, print production, order management, supply chain, or distribution
Ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements and priorities
Knowledge of Agile/software development, integrations, APIs, and application support
Experience with legacy systems such as IBM i/AS400 is a plus