Senior Product Owner

Hybrid schedule required. We come to the Atlanta office 3 days per week, but support flexibility as needed.  We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not currently able to sponsor work visas. 

“High-Fiver” Wanted: Senior Product Owner

Are you the type of person who always goes the extra mile? Are you passionate about your craft and always striving to improve? Do you get so excited when innovative technology and industrial environments come together that you high-five the person next to you? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for.  We are looking for a talented, dedicated Product Owner to join our high-five team and help drive the continued growth of our dynamic company. 

The Senior Product Owner at AMP, an NCS Company, plays a pivotal role in both leading and driving cross-functional teams to develop and grow our innovative car wash technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with IoT devices, embedded systems, and cloud-connected hardware platforms. This individual also possesses a strong technical acumen and is experienced in Agile methodologies to manage and maintain the backlog, create story maps, write epics & user stories, support QA, and coordinate product releases. Collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to work in ambiguity are important qualities, as well as the ability to communicate with key stakeholders on project progress, risks, and completion. 

Our technology portfolio includes intelligent sensors and monitoring systems, automated wash control solutions, safety and security systems, and data analytics platforms. We are technology agnostic and leverage modern frameworks and cloud infrastructure such as Azure, AWS, IoT platforms, real-time data processing, computer vision, and edge computing technologies. 

About AMP (An NCS Company)   

AMP is an industry-leading technology company providing innovative solutions to car wash operators across the country. Our products include cutting-edge software solutions such as white-labeled mobile membership apps, administrative portals, and kiosks. These solutions allow our customers to capture and use customer data at a level not seen in the car wash industry before. 

AMP is a division of National Carwash Solutions (NCS). NCS has grown to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. For over five decades, National Carwash Solutions (NCS) has revolutionized the carwash industry, offering unparalleled quality and innovative technology. NCS offers the most extensive service network and is home to many trusted brands.  No matter if customers are new to the industry or are looking to level up a classic site, NCS is the proven partner for operational excellence and sustainable growth.  

Our family of brands includes MacNeil, Ryko, Vacutech, PurClean, TSS, Rain-X, ArmorAll, Black Magic, Blue Coral, USA Towel, International Drying Corporation & Shadow. 

Why work for us? 

We have one of the most supportive and sustainable cultures anywhere. Our team of lifelong learners has a thirst for knowledge and a passion for technology and software. We're dedicated to building world-class solutions for our customers, and at the same time, place a high value on team rewards and personal career growth. We enjoy working together to solve challenging problems, teaching each other through lunch-and-learns, and celebrating victories (even the small ones) along the way. 

What You’ll Do… 

• Work closely with the Product Management Team to understand and execute the vision, objectives, and strategy, then translate the needs into the agile process to deliver outcomes 

• Track metrics around team goals and organizational needs 

• Raise flags for teams or individuals potentially affecting iteration progress 

• Call out interferences that can jeopardize goals and milestones 

• Keep team members engaged, involved, and informed 

• Maintain data integrity, completeness, and accuracy in team tools for work tracking and reporting 

• Promote collective team ownership of story completion and sprint goals 

• Help the team understand and commit to goals and follow through accordingly 

• Escalate impediments that need resolution 

• Schedule cross-functional meetings to create artifacts as needed 

What You Need… 

Skills we expect you to have for your position

• 5 years of professional Product Owner or similar experience 

• Strong communication skills - can communicate the most valuable information with the least amount of effort 

• Strong and practical understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies and tools 

• Lead various projects for cross-functional and matrixed organizations 

• Able to influence and coach the organization on continuous improvement 

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and passionate about delivering great experiences to customers 

• Structured in planning and coordination 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Comfortable influencing and coaching others 

Bonus points and street cred for the following

• Experience with hardware products, IoT systems, or industrial automation 

• Understanding of computer vision and AI/ML technologies 

• Desire to help teams deliver greatness 

• Driven to support development teams and achieve business objectives 

• Excited about technology and how it can be applied to physical products and industrial environments 

But wait, there's more!  

• Located at Atlanta Tech Village, the 4th largest tech space in the US 

• World-class engineering team with an incredible track record 

• Team-building events and outings 

• State-of-the-art workspace and hardware 

• Strong focus on community service and volunteering 

• Free gym, snacks, and beverages 

Benefits you deserve: 

• Highly competitive salary with tremendous opportunity for growth 

• Potential equity interest in a rapidly growing company 

• 401K plan with company matching 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance 

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status.