Product Manager - Principal Job Columbus area,Indiana USA,IT/Tech

Product Manager – Principal

Systems/Information Technology – Corporate, Columbus, IN.

Overview

We are looking for a talented Product Manager‑Principal to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our corporate organization in Columbus, IN.

Responsibilities

Set clear product direction by defining and evolving the vision and roadmap, aligning solutions to business goals while consistently representing the voice of the customer.
Turn insights into outcomes by conducting market research, user interviews, and data analysis to define personas, pain points, and requirements that drive impactful solution design.
Unblock delivery with technical insight by collaborating with Enterprise/Solution Architecture and Engineering to scope and sequence technology enablers that accelerate value delivery.
Ensure execution excellence by shaping a high‑quality, prioritized backlog (user stories, defects, enablers) with crisp acceptance criteria that stay aligned to evolving stakeholder priorities.
Raise the quality bar by accepting stories against the Definition of Done, leading UAT, and ensuring features meet business, security, and compliance standards prior to release.
Drive agile momentum by partnering with Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to improve flow and outcomes; actively leading PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt as the customer advocate.
Measure what matters by defining and tracking KPIs and OKRs, tying product performance to strategic objectives, and communicating value, outcomes, and roadmap with stakeholders and customers.
Own results and build capability by managing product P&L across the lifecycle, and leading people and org design—hiring, developing, and coaching a high‑performing team to deliver scalable impact.

Additional Responsibilities (Mar Tech & Marketing Communications)

Own the Mar Com Mar Tech product ecosystem and roadmap (Powercell PO/PM).

Define product vision, outcomes, and quarterly roadmaps across the Mar Com stack (CMS platforms, DAM/PIM, SEO/SEM, SMM, analytics, CX/UX tooling, event tech, etc.).

Translate Mar Com strategy into prioritized epics/features; manage backlog, dependencies, and release planning.

Optimize digital performance, governance, and reliability across owned channels—including SEO, site speed, conversion, and content performance—and leverage analytics and experimentation.

Establish platform governance and guardrails: content and tagging standards, SEO technical hygiene, consent/measurement practices, and operating cadence.

Partner with security/infra to ensure resilient delivery using WAF/CDN and related controls, while protecting customer data and brand assets.

Lead vendor/tool lifecycle decisions (selection, integration, adoption, and retirement) to reduce tool sprawl and maximize ROI.

Qualifications

4–6 years of experience in product management or a related role.
Significant experience managing a product backlog/release plan, tracking team‑level metrics, and attending product team ceremonies.
Experience in managing systems and tools to enable user interactions and collaboration.
Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional self‑organized teams.
Experience leading a product development lifecycle using design thinking techniques.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.
Product Manager/Agile Product Manager certification preferred.
Position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Additional Qualifications (Mar Tech Focus)

3+ years as a Product Manager/Product Owner or similar, owning roadmap/backlog for Mar Tech, web/digital platforms, or marketing operations technology.
Hands‑on familiarity with Mar Com platforms and integrations.
Practical experience with CMS and at least several of: SF Marketing Cloud (or similar), SEO/SEM tools (e.g., SEMrush), analytics (GA/Adobe), CX/UX tools (testing/heatmaps), DAM, PIM, social management, event platforms.
Working knowledge of APIs, data flows, tagging/measurement, identity/consent, and system…