About Bridgestone 

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are always Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

The Product Owner provides oversight, alignment, and support for the Product Information Management (PIM) system. You will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering product features and enhancements that drive the success of our PIM system. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure the PIM system meets the needs of our business and supports our strategic objectives.

• Product Vision and Strategy: Coordinating with Product Managers, Enterprise Architects, and business
  stakeholders, you will develop and communicate the product vision and strategy for the PIM system in
  alignment with Bridgestone's overall business goals.
•  Backlog Management: Develop, re/ne, and prioritize the product backlog. Ensure that the solution is
  aligned to the business needs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their
  needs, and translate them into actionable features.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Work closely with development teams to ensure clear understanding of
  requirements and timely delivery of high-quality features. Lead periodic stakeholder reviews and other
  agile ceremonies.
• User Stories and Acceptance Criteria: Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria to
  support development activities.
• Release Planning: Plan product releases and set expectations for the delivery of new functionalities.
  Ensure that the release process is smooth and that new features are communicated effectively to
  stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: De/ne key performance metrics and regularly monitor performance to ensure
  user needs and business objectives are met.
• Quality Assurance: Manage QA processes and outcomes to ensure data quality.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to users to maximize the value derived from the PIM
  system.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role with a focus on product
  information management or related systems.
•  Knowledge: Strong understanding of PIM systems, data governance, and information management
  principles.
• Tech Skills: Pro/ciency with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex
  concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and in?uence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience with PIM software (e.g., Informatica) is a plus.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®), Professional Scrum Product Owner™ (PSPO) or similar
  certification is preferred.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”. We offer you more than just competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.