Associate Product Owner

About Inspire Brands:

Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The company’s technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the company’s business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more.

Assocaite Product Manager - Revenue Management

Job Summary:

The Product Analyst will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of custom software solutions that support restaurant operations and Inspires technology stack. This position will play a critical role in the delivery of the 12 - 18-month roadmap for our restaurant operations facing revenue management custom application and supporting modules.

Key responsibilities include the intake and prioritization of restaurant operations and business opportunities, the definition of core business requirements, and the delivery of technology solutions from engineering partners. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and excel in task and project execution.

The PA works closely with a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager to deliver new features and improve existing ones. They will regularly review the competitive landscape and business trends for opportunities. The role entails generating innovative ideas, contributing to product strategy and vision, and ensuring the backlog is maintained for our delivery partners. This involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather and comprehend feature requirements.

In our fast-paced environment we often must switch gears at a moment’s notice and take effective action without having to know the total picture. The ideal candidate will respond with urgency to situations demanding rapid turnaround. They should possess a thorough comprehension and preferably prior experience in managing complex services and solutions. An ideal candidate would have a mix of experience in product management, program management, or solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of restaurant-facing technology, understanding of restaurant team member perspectives, expertise in user experience, and proficiency in design frameworks and processes
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to lead data-driven discussions to drive alignment around prioritization and impact
• Equipped with the digital technical fluency to be capable of understanding technical constraints and prioritizing and discussing tradeoffs between development and business teams
• Knowledge of the range of activities related to the product development lifecycle (e.G. opportunity identification, product discovery, project execution, and post launch performance measurement and management)
• Knowledge of agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Deep knowledge of agile delivery principles
• Ability to translate data-driven insights, business intent, customer needs, and/or technical direction into clear, concise, well-documented product requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – capable of communicating in a way that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of widely varying audiences
• Excellent problem-solving skills – ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and overcome unexpected challenges
• Strong project/workflow management, prioritization, and negotiating skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver results;
  conscientious about meeting project deadlines
• Passion for the restaurant industry and a strong desire to help shape the future at Inspire Brands with entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-starter personality who can operate with minimal supervision

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

It is the policy of Inspire Brands Inc.™ (“IRB” or the “Company”) to treat all employees and applicants for employment fairly and to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, placement, pay, promotions, transfers, training, leaves of absence, and termination.

Inspire Brands, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of IRB’s employees to perform their expected job duties will not be tolerated.