Product Owner

Job Description We're looking for a Product Owner to join our dynamic Product Team and help drive the future of our industry-leading CRM platform for automotive dealerships. In this role, you'll play a key part in contributing to the product roadmap, collaborating across teams and departments, and ensuring the successful execution and support of new features, enhancements, and projects that create real impact for our users. Who We Are DriveCentric is a premier customer relationship management (CRM) software company connecting automotive dealerships with customers in innovative and award-winning ways. As the fastest-growing software company in St. Louis and a Top Workplace for three consecutive years, we are expanding our Product Team. What You’ll Do Serve as the voice of the product, translating strategic goals into business requirements, facilitating product design, and championing product launches Collaborate with Users, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and Key Stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver product enhancements and solutions Manage the day-to-day execution of product bug fixes, features, and larger-scale initiatives from concept to global release Manage third-party partner communications and projects to ensure alignment with product goals and facilitate smooth collaboration Work closely with other Product Owners, the Director of Product, and key stakeholders to align product efforts with company goals and long-term vision Champion a deep understanding of the product, customer needs, and market trends to help guide decision-making Act as a communicator, coordinator, and advocate for product priorities across internal teams What We’re Looking For Professional Experience 5+ years of previous experience in a product-focused role (Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar) 3+ years of previous experience in a product-focused role at an automotive SaaS company Experience working with third-party integrations, APIs, and vendor partnerships Experience supporting go-to-market efforts like feature rollouts, training, and documentation Experience working in collaboration with Business Development and GTM Teams Technical Skils Experience with Atlassian JIRA products Experience with Figma Design products Experience working closely with software engineering teams, translating business requirements into light technical requirements Deep understanding of standard software development processes Ability to analyze user feedback and data to identify opportunities for product enhancements Core Competencies Autonomy & Flexibility: Comfortable working autonomously and navigating ambiguity - able to move initiatives forward without always having perfectly defined requirements Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Task Versatility: Willingness to handle a wide variety of tasks, from strategy and documentation to QA and support coordination Customer-Facing: Comfortable engaging directly with customers to gather feedback, present solutions, and represent the product team in meetings or demos Persuasion & Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome objections and influence outcomes by clearly articulating value, navigating concerns, and adapting to challenges What We’re Looking For (Pluses) Prior work in a startup, high-growth environment Why Join Us? At DriveCentric, we foster an inviting, productive work culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and rewards hard work. Employees are eligible to participate in the company's bonus program. Join Us: Take the next step in your career with DriveCentric and experience the rewards of being part of a rapidly growing, innovative team. We encourage you to take a moment to visit our LinkedIn page and watch a short video that showcases our office and culture. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drivecentric_drivecentric-office-activity-7008146024963698688-ftQU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios Equal Opportunity Statement: DriveCentric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply Benefits: Paid Time Off Nine (9) Paid Holidays 401(k) plus employer match Health Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer-paid Life Insurance Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Care Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Assistance Program Compensation Package: Bonus opportunities Schedule: 8.5-hour shift Day Shift Monday to Friday