Sr Platform Owner

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Summary:

Enables self-service of BT product teams through the planning, execution, and delivery of one or more platforms per the articulated needs of products it supports. Takes ownership of and is accountable for a portfolio of products, features, components, or solutions in a team leadership role and associated performance metrics.  Engage directly with customers to ensure delivery of a high-quality, robust, and scalable product on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Owns people management responsibilities for 2–6 business analysts

• Owns the development and delivery of one or multiple high complexity platforms in line with technical or business needs

• Manages key relationships with BT stakeholders and translates needs and vision of product teams into platform requirements

• Creates and maintains the backlog with inputs from stakeholders and the team

• Researches and analyzes industry trends and benchmarking information as they apply to platform(s)

• Understands, defines, and communicates prioritization of features with a mind toward business value and tradeoffs

• Participates actively in all team ceremonies to drive team alignment on vision and value delivery

• Weighs risks, issues, and impediments being experienced by Platform team(s) and actively assists with issue resolution

• Inspects platform progress throughout the sprint & is empowered to make critical decisions and accept work completed by the team

• Provides mentorship to business analysts through community of practice and other informal forums

• Supports platform team members as they engage with stakeholders, build a backlog, and deliver work

• Solves escalated issues and directly contributes to problem resolution. Acts as a coach during conflict management and leverages crisis management techniques.

• Rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts project plans based on input from staff and stakeholders.

• Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.

• Ensures project(s) is aligned with strategic vision and subsequent priorities. 

• Responsible and accountable for a portfolio of products, features, components, or solutions in a team leadership role and associated performance metrics. 

• Develops project teams and staffing plans based on consideration of strategic objectives and vision. 

• Support senior leadership and finance business partner on IT business case creation.

• Considers financial data when making decisions.

• Directly communicates with a broad range of business and technical stakeholders across the organization.

• Utilizes advanced knowledge to deliver technical presentations to a variety of audiences including key stakeholders.

• Synthesizes data and other information to arrive at insights and develop compelling stories for team members and/or stakeholders. 

• Identifies risks and their potential outcomes and implements working solutions.

• Serves as an industry authority and thought leader internally. 

Mandatory Experience

• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

• 8 years experience as a Platform Owner , Developer or similar technical roles with 5 years of experience in an agile environment Strong understanding of Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban and other agile development frameworks

• Proven experience managing design and delivery of highly technical and complex large-scale platforms

• Sound knowledge of emerging technologies focusing on cloud products, SaaS platforms, or Enterprise Applications

Competencies

• Strong platform management skills with deep understanding of platform vision and priorities

• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills and ability to make decisions and set clear priorities

• Proven ability to recognize value and manage investments to maximize value delivered

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.